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Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
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437 WWUS85 KTFX 212340 SPSTFX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Great Falls MT 540 PM MDT Fri Jun 21 2024 MTZ311-220045- Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine MT- 540 PM MDT Fri Jun 21 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN BLAINE COUNTY THROUGH 645 PM MDT... At 539 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23 miles southeast of Parker School, or 35 miles south of Chinook, moving east at 20 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 southwestern Blaine County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for north central Montana. && LAT...LON 4794 10936 4818 10938 4830 10870 4795 10867 TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 270DEG 17KT 4807 10928 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ Glinskas