Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
424 PM MDT Tue Sep 17 2024

MTZ313-314-318-172300-
Snowy and Judith Mountains MT-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap MT-
Fergus County below 4500ft MT-
424 PM MDT Tue Sep 17 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL JUDITH BASIN AND
WEST CENTRAL FERGUS COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM MDT...

At 424 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Lewistown to 13 miles
northeast of Hobson. Movement was north 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...
Denton, Suffolk, and Danvers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4749 10934 4745 11005 4713 10986 4715 10937
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 161DEG 20KT 4718 10951 4718 10975

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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