Special Weather Statement for Carter
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Carter
- Effective
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- Moderate
- Official urgency
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- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
At 1259 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms west of Ekalaka, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects...
What the bulletin says to do
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. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash 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 1259 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms west of Ekalaka, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Ekalaka.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 12 at 12:59PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Official revision
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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