{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.2ca4c970d523e05d260c003d46e7df09e5833e67.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 19 at 5:05PM MDT until July 19 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Billings MT","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-19","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.2ca4c970d523e05d260c003d46e7df09e5833e67.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Billings MT"},"word_count":171,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 19 at 5:05PM MDT until July 19 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Billings MT\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Big Horn, MT; Sheridan, WY\n**Issued by:** NWS Billings MT\n**Sent:** 2026-07-19T17:05:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-19T17:05:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-19T17:30:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 505 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles northwest\nof Dayton moving southeast at 45 mph.\n\nHAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to\nroofs, siding, and trees.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nRanchester, Dayton, Parkman and Wyola.\n\n## Instructions\nSeek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from\nwindows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large\nhail.\n\nWind damage with this storm will occur before any rain or lightning.\nDo not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek\nshelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from\nwindows.\n\nHeavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nflash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways."}