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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
600 PM MDT Tue Jul 23 2024

MTZ322-323-240030-
Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains MT-Canyon Ferry Area MT-
600 PM MDT Tue Jul 23 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL BROADWATER AND EAST
CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM MDT...

At 600 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles east of Boulder, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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 west central
Broadwater and east central Jefferson Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring 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 4620 11193 4632 11193 4641 11164 4614 11164
TIME...MOT...LOC 0000Z 268DEG 15KT 4626 11183

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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