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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Missoula MT
408 PM MDT Mon Jul 1 2024

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Flathead/Mission Valleys MT-West Glacier Region MT-
Kootenai/Cabinet Region MT-
408 PM MDT Mon Jul 1 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Flathead
County through 500 PM MDT...

At 408 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Evergreen, moving southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half-inch size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Kalispell, KGPI Airport, Evergreen, Whitefish, Columbia Falls,
Creston, and La Salle.

This includes the following highways...
 Highway 2 between mile markers 118 and 137.
 Highway 93 N between mile markers 105 and 124.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 4835 11444 4842 11422 4821 11396 4809 11431
TIME...MOT...LOC 2208Z 329DEG 14KT 4831 11432

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

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