Special Weather Statement for Butte/Blackfoot Region
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Butte/Blackfoot Region
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- Moderate
- Official urgency
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- Observed
What is happening
At 539 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Philipsburg, or 16 miles south of Drummond, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects....
What the bulletin says to do
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. 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 539 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Philipsburg, or 16 miles south of Drummond, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Heavy rain may cause localized excess runoff in flood prone areas. Locations impacted include... Princeton, Maxville and Hall.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 13 at 5:39PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Missoula MT. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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