Tornado Warnings Active SW TX — July 17 — SevereWX

LIVE Severe Weather Update: Slight Risk Montana

Severe weather activity continues across parts of the central United States early on July 17. Montana holds a Slight risk, the highest Day 1 outlook today, where thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado. Storms under Severe Thunderstorm Watch 491 have prompted recent mesoscale discussions in North Dakota, while warnings are now active farther south in Texas and Montana.

A tornado warning covers Real County in Texas, and a severe thunderstorm warning targets Rosebud in Montana—these pose the most immediate threats right now.

Timeline

8:37 PM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion for North-Central North Dakota

The Storm Prediction Center issues a mesoscale discussion concerning Severe Thunderstorm Watch 491 affecting north-central North Dakota. Storms in the watch area threaten severe hail and damaging wind gusts through around 10:30 PM EDT. Conditions remain favorable for continued storm development in the near term.

10:25 PM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion for North-Central North Dakota

Another mesoscale discussion from the Storm Prediction Center addresses Severe Thunderstorm Watch 491 over north-central North Dakota. Ongoing thunderstorms carry risks of severe weather, including large hail and strong wind gusts, into the next hour or so. Forecasters note persistent upscale growth potential among the storms.

11:35 PM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion for Northeast North Dakota

The Storm Prediction Center releases a mesoscale discussion on Severe Thunderstorm Watch 491, now focusing on northeast North Dakota. Storms here could produce severe hail and damaging winds through about 12:30 AM EDT. The discussion underscores the ongoing severe potential under the watch.

12:46 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Rosebud, MT

A severe thunderstorm warning is active for Rosebud, Montana, until 1:30 AM EDT. Radar shows storms producing large hail and wind gusts over 60 mph. Residents should seek shelter if storms approach.

12:58 AM EDT — Tornado Warning for Real, TX

A tornado warning is in effect for Real, Texas, until 1:45 AM EDT. Radar indicates rotation suggestive of a tornado in the warned area. Take cover immediately if in the path.

1:13 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Rosebud, MT

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is now in effect for Rosebud County until 1:30 AM EDT. Damaging wind gusts and large hail are the main threats. If in the warned area, seek shelter indoors away from windows.

1:26 AM EDT — Tornado Warning for Real, TX

A tornado warning is now in effect for Real County, Texas, until 1:45 AM EDT — it could be extended or cancelled by the NWS.

Residents in the area should take shelter right away in a sturdy building or basement.

Stay tuned to local news for updates.

2:35 AM EDT — Tornado Warning for Edwards TX

A tornado warning is now in effect for Edwards County until 3:15 AM EDT — it could be extended or cancelled by the NWS.

Residents in the area should seek shelter right away in a sturdy building or basement.

Stay tuned to local news for updates.

2:48 AM EDT — Tornado Warning for Edwards County

A tornado warning is now in effect for Edwards County until 3:15 AM EDT—this could be extended or cancelled by the National Weather Service. People in the area should seek shelter right away in a sturdy building or basement. Stay alert for updates as conditions evolve.

What's Next

Marginal risk of severe storms persists across southwest Texas overnight. The tornado warning for Edwards County runs until 3:15 AM EDT and could change. Keep monitoring National Weather Service alerts for any developments.

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