Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
927 PM MDT Tue Aug 19 2025

MTZ304-305-200415-
Hill County MT-Eastern Toole and Liberty MT-
927 PM MDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN LIBERTY AND
NORTHWESTERN HILL COUNTIES THROUGH 1015 PM MDT...

At 927 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23
miles north of Joplin, or 29 miles northeast of Chester, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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 northeastern
Liberty and northwestern Hill Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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 4878 11078 4895 11089 4900 11074 4900 10997
TIME...MOT...LOC 0327Z 243DEG 34KT 4889 11070

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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