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Special Weather Statement for Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Meagher County Valleys; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains +1 more

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At 343 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Townsend to 12 miles northeast of Toston. Movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down...

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If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. These storms 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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At 343 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Townsend to 12 miles northeast of Toston. Movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Townsend, Silos, and Ringling.

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    Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 3:43PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

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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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