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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Missoula MT

657 PM MDT Tue Aug 19 2025

 

MTZ005-006-200115-

Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains MT-Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys MT-

657 PM MDT Tue Aug 19 2025



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central

Ravalli County through 715 PM MDT...



At 657 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near

Victor, or 14 miles north of Hamilton, moving northeast at 35 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.



SOURCE...Radar indicated.



IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 

         unsecured objects.



Locations impacted include...

Stevensville, Victor, and Bell Crossing.



This includes Highway 93 S between mile markers 58 and 71.

 

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.



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LAT...LON 4637 11400 4643 11427 4664 11424 4656 11386

TIME...MOT...LOC 0057Z 208DEG 30KT 4644 11409 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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