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SPSTFX

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
254 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026
 
MTZ310-311-232145-
Western and Central Chouteau County MT-
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine MT-
254 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN HILL AND NORTHEASTERN
CHOUTEAU COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM MDT...

At 254 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles northeast of Fort Benton, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Big Sandy, Virgelle, and Loma.

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
north central Montana.

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LAT...LON 4807 10975 4787 11050 4803 11061 4831 11013
      4830 11001
TIME...MOT...LOC 2054Z 234DEG 24KT 4801 11044 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

Glinskas