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SPSTFX



Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Great Falls MT

927 PM MDT Tue Aug 19 2025

 

MTZ304-305-200415-

Hill County MT-Eastern Toole and Liberty MT-

927 PM MDT Tue Aug 19 2025



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN LIBERTY AND

NORTHWESTERN HILL COUNTIES THROUGH 1015 PM MDT...



At 927 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23

miles north of Joplin, or 29 miles northeast of Chester, moving

northeast at 40 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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.



This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern

Liberty and northwestern Hill Counties.



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 4878 11078 4895 11089 4900 11074 4900 10997

TIME...MOT...LOC 0327Z 243DEG 34KT 4889 11070 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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