Special Weather Statement
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Note: Be sure to pay close attention to the date and time of each warning.
This document contains all warnings in the state so please read the
complete document.
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WWUS85 KBYZ 180330
SPSBYZ
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Billings MT
930 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024
MTZ036-037-180400-
Powder River MT-Carter MT-
930 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN CARTER AND
SOUTHEASTERN POWDER RIVER COUNTIES THROUGH 1000 PM MDT...
At 930 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles northwest of Biddle, or 14 miles south of Broadus, moving east
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Boyes, Belle Creek, Hammond, and Ridge.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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LAT...LON 4521 10575 4542 10562 4532 10481 4502 10491
TIME...MOT...LOC 0330Z 272DEG 46KT 4524 10551
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Matos
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WWUS85 KGGW 172311
SPSGGW
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
511 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024
MTZ022.026-180015-
Richland MT-Garfield MT-Dawson MT-Prairie MT-McCone MT-
511 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern
Garfield, McCone, Prairie, northwestern Richland and Dawson Counties
through 615 PM MDT
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At 510 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles south of Poplar to 10 miles south of
Hillside. Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Glendive, Circle, Terry, Fallon, Richey, Bloomfield, West Glendive,
Brockway, Hillside, Flowing Wells Rest Area, Vida, Lindsay, Hoyt,
Zero, Enid, Mccloud, Mildred, Weldon, Calypso, and Crow Rock.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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 800 PM MDT for
northeastern Montana.
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LAT...LON 4666 10558 4674 10558 4675 10560 4683 10562
4684 10583 4686 10584 4685 10643 4798 10599
4799 10473 4666 10468 4666 10473 4662 10474
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 256DEG 40KT 4796 10516 4676 10642
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
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Stoinski
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WWUS85 KMSO 172218
SPSMSO
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Missoula MT
418 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024
MTZ007-043-172245-
Butte/Blackfoot Region MT-Potomac/Seeley Lake Region MT-
418 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024
...Gusty showers will impact portions of east central Missoula and
west central Powell Counties through 445 PM MDT...
At 417 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near Seeley
Lake, or 30 miles northeast of Missoula, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Strong wind could be hazardous for small
boats on Seeley Lake.
Locations impacted include...
Seeley Lake and Woodworth.
This includes Highway 83 between mile markers 5 and 21.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If on or near Seeley Lake, get out of the water and move to a safe
place.
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LAT...LON 4709 11369 4727 11369 4730 11324 4707 11320
TIME...MOT...LOC 2217Z 270DEG 32KT 4718 11355
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
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WWUS85 KTFX 180037
SPSTFX
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
637 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024
MTZ305-306-311-180100-
Hill County MT-Northern Blaine County MT-
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine MT-
637 PM MDT Fri May 17 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL BLAINE AND EAST
CENTRAL HILL COUNTIES THROUGH 700 PM MDT...
At 636 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southwest of Chinook, moving east at 40 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.
Locations impacted include...
Chinook and Lohman.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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LAT...LON 4840 10960 4859 10963 4865 10905 4834 10902
TIME...MOT...LOC 0036Z 266DEG 35KT 4849 10940
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
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RCG
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