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SPSTFX



Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Great Falls MT

837 PM MDT Tue Aug 19 2025

 

MTZ307-308-200315-

Southern Rocky Mountain Front MT-Southern High Plains MT-

837 PM MDT Tue Aug 19 2025



...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL LEWIS AND CLARK

COUNTY THROUGH 915 PM MDT...



At 836 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along

a line extending from 16 miles northeast of Seeley Lake to near

Ovando. Movement was northeast at 40 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.



These storms will remain over mainly rural areas of west central

Lewis and Clark County.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 



Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.

Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe

shelter inside a building or vehicle.



These storms 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 4766 11296 4755 11270 4712 11254 4708 11279

      4718 11280 4717 11304 4718 11306 4748 11306

      4750 11311

TIME...MOT...LOC 0236Z 210DEG 34KT 4732 11319 4716 11310 4707 11312 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH



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