Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
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WWUS85 KTFX 210251
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
851 PM MDT Wed Aug 20 2025
MTZ306-210345-
Northern Blaine County MT-
851 PM MDT Wed Aug 20 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN BLAINE COUNTY
THROUGH 945 PM MDT...
At 851 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles west of Turner, or 29 miles northeast of Chinook, moving east
at 40 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...
Turner and Hogeland.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4892 10824 4891 10826 4876 10826 4872 10883
4893 10885 4900 10849 4900 10823
TIME...MOT...LOC 0251Z 260DEG 37KT 4885 10873
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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