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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Missoula MT
247 PM MDT Mon Jun 16 2025

MTZ006-162115-
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains MT-
247 PM MDT Mon Jun 16 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Granite
County through 315 PM MDT...

At 247 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles west of Philipsburg, or 26 miles east of Hamilton, moving east
at 5 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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central
Granite County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 4620 11371 4633 11371 4640 11343 4619 11346
TIME...MOT...LOC 2047Z 261DEG 5KT 4628 11361

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

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