Special Weather Statement for Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys; Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains
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What is happening
At 658 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Hamilton, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor...
What the bulletin says to do
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. 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. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Bulletin details
At 658 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Hamilton, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Woodside, Skalkaho Pass and Corvallis.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 6:58PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Missoula MT. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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