Special Weather Statement for Missouri Headwaters; Madison River Valley; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft +1 more
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What you need to know
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- Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Madison River Valley, Missouri Headwaters
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What is happening
At 325 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Sheridan, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. 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 1000 PM MDT for southwestern Montana.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 325 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Sheridan, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Pony.
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Official revisions
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Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 3:25PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
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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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