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

MTZ313-314-317-318-182145-
Snowy and Judith Mountains MT-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap MT-
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains MT-Fergus County below 4500ft MT-
318 PM MDT Thu Jul 18 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN JUDITH BASIN AND
SOUTH CENTRAL FERGUS COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM MDT...

At 317 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles south of Moore, or 22 miles north of Harlowton, moving
southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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.

Locations impacted include...
Moore, Buffalo, and Garneill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 4669 10947 4669 10983 4671 10984 4671 10987
      4673 10990 4691 10986 4700 10975 4689 10927
TIME...MOT...LOC 2117Z 307DEG 27KT 4676 10979

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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