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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Missoula MT
857 PM MDT Thu Mar 27 2025

MTZ003-004-043-280315-
Flathead/Mission Valleys MT-Lower Clark Fork Region MT-
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region MT-
857 PM MDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southwestern Lake and
east central Sanders Counties through 915 PM MDT...

At 857 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles northwest of Dixon to near Arlee.
Movement was northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Allentown, Arlee, Moiese, Round Butte, Kicking Horse, St. Ignatius,
Old Agency, Charlo, Fort Connah, Ronan, Ravalli, and Dixon.

This includes the following highways...
 Highway 93 N between mile markers 17 and 48.
 Highway 200 W between mile markers 107 and 115.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

These storms 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 4770 11435 4748 11396 4722 11389 4715 11411
      4746 11456
TIME...MOT...LOC 0257Z 238DEG 35KT 4741 11451 4714 11406

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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