Special Weather Statement for Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
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What is happening
At 254 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles northeast of Fort Benton, moving northeast at 25 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. 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 north central Montana.
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Bulletin details
At 254 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles northeast of Fort Benton, moving northeast at 25 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... Big Sandy, Virgelle, and Loma.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 2:54PM 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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