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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Missoula MT
902 PM MDT Wed Jun 26 2024

MTZ005-006-270330-
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains MT-Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys MT-
902 PM MDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Ravalli
County through 930 PM MDT...

At 902 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Darby, or 16 miles south of Hamilton, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Darby, Conner, Charlos Heights, and Como.

This includes Highway 93 S between mile markers 23 and 39.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

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LAT...LON 4590 11420 4603 11435 4617 11415 4598 11395
TIME...MOT...LOC 0302Z 235DEG 19KT 4601 11419

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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