Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
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781 WWUS85 KTFX 132018 SPSTFX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Great Falls MT 218 PM MDT Tue Aug 13 2024 MTZ313-132045- Judith Basin County and Judith Gap MT- 218 PM MDT Tue Aug 13 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL JUDITH BASIN COUNTY THROUGH 245 PM MDT... At 218 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Stanford, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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. Locations impacted include... Ackley Lake State Park, Windham, Utica, Moccasin, and Benchland. 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. && LAT...LON 4692 10989 4696 11019 4699 11022 4714 11023 4719 10990 TIME...MOT...LOC 2018Z 268DEG 7KT 4706 11013 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ SC