Special Weather Statement for Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Canyon Ferry Area; Missouri Headwaters
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What is happening
At 446 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 12 miles east of Walkerville, or 12 miles northeast of Butte, moving east at 15 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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.
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Bulletin details
At 446 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 12 miles east of Walkerville, or 12 miles northeast of Butte, moving east at 15 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... Boulder, Basin, Wickes, Jefferson City, Elkhorn State Park, and Corbin.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 4:46PM 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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