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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Missoula MT
652 PM MDT Tue Jul 1 2025

MTZ007-020145-
Butte/Blackfoot Region MT-
652 PM MDT Tue Jul 1 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Deer
Lodge and northwestern Silver Bow Counties through 745 PM MDT...

At 652 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gregson Hot Springs, or 12 miles southeast of Anaconda, moving east
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Butte, Silver Bow, Walkerville, Gregson Hot Springs, Nissler,
Crackerville, Ramsay, Janney, and Newcomb.

This includes Interstate 90 between mile markers 208 and 231.

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 4587 11293 4604 11299 4618 11251 4614 11252
      4609 11247 4607 11246 4605 11248 4602 11244
      4599 11244 4596 11243 4593 11244 4590 11241
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 256DEG 35KT 4598 11286

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

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