Special Weather Statement for Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains
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What is happening
At 243 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles southwest of Grass Range, or 23 miles southeast of Lewistown, moving east at 30 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...
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM MDT for central Montana.
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At 243 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles southwest of Grass Range, or 23 miles southeast of Lewistown, moving east at 30 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Fergus County.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 2:43PM 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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