Special Weather Statement for Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Missouri Headwaters; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Missouri Headwaters
- Effective
- Ended
- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
At 1114 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Walkerville to near Silver Bow. Movement was east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured...
What the bulletin says to do
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until these storms pass.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 1114 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Walkerville to near Silver Bow. Movement was east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Those attending the Headwaters Country Jam are in the path of these storms and should prepare for IMMINENT DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 11:15PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Official revision
Source and limitations
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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