Special Weather Statement for Northwest Beaverhead County
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Northwest Beaverhead County
- Effective
- Ended
- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
At 343 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles east of Wisdom, or 33 miles northwest of Dillon, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects....
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 343 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles east of Wisdom, or 33 miles northwest of Dillon, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Dewey.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:43PM 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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