Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
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800 WWUS85 KTFX 022259 SPSTFX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Great Falls MT 459 PM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024 MTZ304-022330- Eastern Toole and Liberty MT- 459 PM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL LIBERTY AND EAST CENTRAL TOOLE COUNTIES THROUGH 530 PM MDT... At 458 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of Lothair, or 17 miles west of Chester, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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. Locations impacted include... Lothair. 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. 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. && LAT...LON 4851 11146 4868 11142 4868 11094 4841 11101 TIME...MOT...LOC 2258Z 279DEG 17KT 4859 11133 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ SC