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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
545 PM MDT Thu Jun 20 2024

MTZ314-210015-
Fergus County below 4500ft MT-
545 PM MDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN FERGUS COUNTY
THROUGH 615 PM MDT...

At 544 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles west of Flatwillow, or 22 miles southwest of Winnett, moving
southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, very heavy rain, and nickel size
         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 southeastern Fergus
County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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 4683 10863 4675 10864 4675 10867 4674 10871
      4678 10878 4690 10874 4688 10861
TIME...MOT...LOC 2344Z 296DEG 14KT 4680 10872

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

$$

RCG