Special Weather Statement for Carter
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What you need to know
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- Carter
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 511 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from 27 miles east of Ekalaka to near Ridgeway moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured...
What the bulletin says to do
These storms may briefly intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 511 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from 27 miles east of Ekalaka to near Ridgeway moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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. Locations impacted include... Ridgeway, Belltower, Capitol and Mill Iron.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 5:11PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Billings MT. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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