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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Missoula MT
643 PM MDT Thu Jun 12 2025
 

MTZ001-130115-
Kootenai/Cabinet Region MT-
643 PM MDT Thu Jun 12 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central
Flathead County through 715 PM MDT...

At 642 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles west of Kalispell, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is 
         possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central
Flathead County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

If on or near Ashley Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or 
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles 
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close 
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not 
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.

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LAT...LON 4823 11482 4836 11479 4835 11451 4817 11455
TIME...MOT...LOC 0042Z 276DEG 11KT 4827 11471 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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