Flash Flood Watch

Please Note Report Date

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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
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WGUS65 KTFX 091548

FFATFX



URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Flood Watch

National Weather Service Great Falls MT

948 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024



MTZ311-101215-

/O.NEW.KTFX.FA.A.0001.240510T1800Z-240512T1800Z/

/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-

Including the following locations: Boneau, Hays, Sangrey, Parker

School, St. Pierre, Agency, and Azure

948 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024



...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT

FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...



* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible.



* WHERE...A portion of north central Montana, including the 

  following area, Bears Paw Mountains.



* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.



* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. 



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - Heavy snow in the Bears Paw Mountains will start to melt out

    Friday and Saturday. Because of the expected warm

    temperatures, the snowmelt could occur quickly, allowing for

    some small streams and creeks that flow out of the mountains

    to go above flood stage this weekend.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 

Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 

to take action should flooding develop.



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Brusda



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