Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
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WWUS85 KTFX 152155
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
355 PM MDT Thu Aug 15 2024
MTZ327-152230-
Northwest Beaverhead County MT-
355 PM MDT Thu Aug 15 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN BEAVERHEAD COUNTY
THROUGH 430 PM MDT...
At 354 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles northeast of Gibbonsville, moving north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern
Beaverhead County.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4571 11391 4575 11392 4578 11387 4576 11385
4575 11382 4584 11370 4583 11366 4586 11359
4565 11364 4560 11381 4563 11386 4562 11390
4568 11394
TIME...MOT...LOC 2154Z 191DEG 31KT 4576 11377
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
Wilson