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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
656 PM MDT Tue Jul 28 2026

MTZ320-324-326-290200-
Missouri Headwaters MT-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains MT-
Gallatin Valley MT-
656 PM MDT Tue Jul 28 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN GALLATIN COUNTY
THROUGH 800 PM MDT...

At 655 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Belgrade, or 11 miles west of Bozeman, moving northeast at 30 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...
Belgrade, Manhattan, Church Hill, Menard, Four Corners, and
Amsterdam.

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.

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LAT...LON 4574 11139 4617 11113 4599 11079 4597 11079
      4565 11120
TIME...MOT...LOC 0055Z 215DEG 26KT 4574 11127

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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