Special Weather Statement for Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 511 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Hays, or 11 miles north of Zortman, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 511 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Hays, or 11 miles north of Zortman, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Hays and Lodge Pole.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 5:12PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Great Falls MT. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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