Special Weather Statement for Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
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What you need to know
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- Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains
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What is happening
At 607 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles northeast of Lima, or 31 miles south of Dillon, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 607 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles northeast of Lima, or 31 miles south of Dillon, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Madison and south central Beaverhead Counties.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 6:07PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
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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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