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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
727 PM MDT Thu Jul 18 2024

MTZ306-190215-
Northern Blaine County MT-
727 PM MDT Thu Jul 18 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN BLAINE COUNTY
THROUGH 815 PM MDT...

At 726 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 23 miles north of Chinook, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size 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 northwestern Blaine
County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning and localized heavy rainfall may
occur with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a
thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 4872 10864 4861 10941 4900 10948 4900 10905
TIME...MOT...LOC 0126Z 320DEG 23KT 4892 10932

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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