Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
322 PM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
MTZ311-022145-
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine MT-
322 PM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN FERGUS...SOUTHWESTERN
BLAINE AND EASTERN CHOUTEAU COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM MDT...
At 322 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles southeast of Parker School, or 30 miles southeast of Big Sandy,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Fergus,
southwestern Blaine and eastern Chouteau Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your
vehicle through flooded roadways.
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LAT...LON 4778 10915 4778 10917 4779 10919 4779 10927
4787 10971 4809 10964 4804 10907
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 282DEG 23KT 4797 10953
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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