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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
243 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026
 
MTZ314-318-232130-
Snowy and Judith Mountains MT-Fergus County below 4500ft MT-
243 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN FERGUS COUNTY
THROUGH 330 PM MDT...

At 243 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles southwest of Grass Range, or 23 miles southeast of Lewistown,
moving east at 30 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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Fergus
County.

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 700 PM MDT for
central Montana.

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LAT...LON 4676 10863 4675 10868 4675 10918 4694 10920
      4699 10861
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 265DEG 27KT 4684 10907 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

$$

Glinskas