Special Weather Statement for Custer; Fallon; Carter
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What is happening
At 220 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from 25 miles northeast of Miles City to 22 miles west of Ridgeway, or extending from 25 miles northeast of Miles City to 24 miles east of Broadus, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail....
What the bulletin says to do
Strong winds with these storms may occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. 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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Bulletin details
At 220 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from 25 miles northeast of Miles City to 22 miles west of Ridgeway, or extending from 25 miles northeast of Miles City to 24 miles east of Broadus, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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. Locations impacted include... Ekalaka, Ismay, Knowlton, Medicine Rocks State Park, Mizpah and Locate.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 2:20PM 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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