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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
400 PM MDT Thu Jul 17 2025
 

MTZ302-303-172245-
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera MT-
Northern High Plains MT-
400 PM MDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL PONDERA COUNTY THROUGH
445 PM MDT...

At 400 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles southeast of Heart Butte, or 28 miles west of Conrad, moving
southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Dupuyer.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for
north central Montana.

&&

LAT...LON 4817 11266 4829 11261 4826 11226 4814 11234
      4814 11249
TIME...MOT...LOC 2200Z 292DEG 21KT 4821 11256 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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