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SPSTFX

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
543 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026
 
MTZ325-330-240045-
Madison River Valley MT-
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains MT-
543 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN MADISON AND SOUTH
CENTRAL GALLATIN COUNTIES THROUGH 645 PM MDT...

At 543 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles northwest of Henrys Lake, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.

Locations impacted include...
Yellowstone Village and Raynolds Pass.

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
south central and southwestern Montana.

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LAT...LON 4472 11176 4503 11182 4520 11104 4508 11104
      4511 11110 4505 11115 4501 11110 4471 11110
      4471 11132 4473 11132 4473 11136 4475 11139
      4471 11141
TIME...MOT...LOC 2343Z 260DEG 31KT 4489 11167 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

Glinskas