Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
302 PM MDT Mon May 20 2024

MTZ314-202130-
Fergus County below 4500ft MT-
302 PM MDT Mon May 20 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN FERGUS COUNTY
THROUGH 330 PM MDT...

At 301 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Roy, or 33 miles northwest of Winnett, moving east at 5 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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Fergus
County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Heavy rainfall with this slow-moving storm may lead to localized
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4727 10862 4727 10871 4724 10873 4727 10893
      4745 10891 4748 10860
TIME...MOT...LOC 2101Z 273DEG 5KT 4736 10882

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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