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WWUS85 KTFX 132322
SPSTFX

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
522 PM MDT Sat Jul 13 2024

MTZ306-132345-
Northern Blaine County MT-
522 PM MDT Sat Jul 13 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN BLAINE COUNTY
THROUGH 545 PM MDT...

At 521 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles north of Chinook, moving southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, half inch hail and brief heavy
         downpours.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
north central Montana.

&&

LAT...LON 4886 10942 4892 10936 4887 10887 4862 10907
TIME...MOT...LOC 2321Z 300DEG 31KT 4886 10931

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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JAF