Special Weather Statement for Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys; Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains
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What is happening
At 616 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Conner, or 16 miles southeast of Hamilton, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects....
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. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 616 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Conner, or 16 miles southeast of Hamilton, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Hamilton, Darby, Grantsdale, Como and Charlos Heights.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 30 at 6:16PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
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Source and limitations
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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