Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
333 PM MDT Mon Aug 12 2024
MTZ325-330-122200-
Madison River Valley MT-
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains MT-
333 PM MDT Mon Aug 12 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN MADISON AND CENTRAL
GALLATIN COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM MDT...
At 333 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 24
miles south of Virginia City, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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 southeastern
Madison and central Gallatin Counties.
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 4483 11191 4500 11199 4520 11138 4494 11125
TIME...MOT...LOC 2133Z 250DEG 37KT 4494 11185
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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