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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
443 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026

MTZ325-326-330-232345-
Madison River Valley MT-
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains MT-
Gallatin Valley MT-
443 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN MADISON AND CENTRAL
GALLATIN COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM MDT...

At 442 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 17 miles south of Bozeman to 18 miles southeast
of Ennis to 18 miles northwest of Henrys Lake. Movement was east at
25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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 Sky and Yellowstone Village.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms 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
south central and southwestern Montana.

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LAT...LON 4471 11177 4479 11178 4479 11190 4525 11156
      4555 11119 4557 11086 4553 11086 4552 11092
      4536 11092 4535 11104 4508 11104 4511 11110
      4505 11115 4501 11110 4473 11110 4473 11136
      4475 11139 4472 11140
TIME...MOT...LOC 2242Z 265DEG 20KT 4542 11100 4517 11144 4475 11176

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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