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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
539 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

MTZ306-311-170030-
Northern Blaine County MT-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine MT-
539 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL BLAINE COUNTY
THROUGH 630 PM MDT...

At 539 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fort Belknap, or 24 miles southeast of Chinook, moving east at 30
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 hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Harlem and Fort Belknap.

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.

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LAT...LON 4856 10835 4844 10835 4844 10842 4829 10842
      4834 10888 4860 10888 4864 10832 4858 10831
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 271DEG 24KT 4843 10874

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

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Glinskas