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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
618 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026

MTZ330-310115-
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains MT-
618 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN MADISON AND
SOUTHEASTERN BEAVERHEAD COUNTIES THROUGH 715 PM MDT...

At 618 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles northeast of Kilgore, or 17 miles west of Henrys Lake, moving
northeast at 15 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...
Raynolds Pass and Lakeview.

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 4463 11189 4485 11148 4472 11140 4470 11149
      4466 11147 4464 11152 4459 11153 4456 11151
      4456 11159 4455 11161 4456 11171 4452 11176
      4453 11182
TIME...MOT...LOC 0018Z 244DEG 12KT 4461 11175

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

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