Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
249 WWUS85 KTFX 172144 SPSTFX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Great Falls MT 344 PM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024 MTZ313-317-172230- Judith Basin County and Judith Gap MT- Little Belt and Highwood Mountains MT- 344 PM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN JUDITH BASIN COUNTY THROUGH 430 PM MDT... At 344 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles south of Stanford, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Utica and Sapphire Village. 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. && LAT...LON 4675 10995 4674 11003 4674 11011 4682 11039 4703 11031 4694 10988 TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 284DEG 11KT 4689 11026 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH $$ Ludwig