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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Billings MT
317 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024

MTZ033-037-172130-
Fallon MT-Carter MT-
317 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN FALLON AND
NORTHEASTERN CARTER COUNTIES THROUGH 330 PM MDT...

At 316 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles east of Ekalaka, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Webster, Medicine Rocks State Park, and Mill Iron.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for
southeastern Montana.

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LAT...LON 4562 10405 4565 10442 4609 10452 4617 10405
      4615 10404
TIME...MOT...LOC 2116Z 265DEG 49KT 4593 10415

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Stetzer