WWUS85 KTFX 222143
SPSTFX

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
343 PM MDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
MTZ327-222230-
Northwest Beaverhead County MT-
343 PM MDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL BEAVERHEAD COUNTY
THROUGH 430 PM MDT...

At 343 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles east of Wisdom, or 33 miles northwest of Dillon, moving
northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Dewey.

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.

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LAT...LON 4563 11319 4579 11292 4578 11291 4578 11283
      4576 11277 4573 11274 4570 11275 4566 11273
      4564 11282 4562 11277 4560 11277 4550 11306
TIME...MOT...LOC 2143Z 237DEG 14KT 4559 11307 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

$$

Glinskas