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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Missoula MT
311 PM MDT Fri Aug 23 2024
 

IDZ005-006-MTZ004>006-232145-
Southern Clearwater Mountains ID-Northern Clearwater Mountains ID-
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains MT-Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys MT-
Lower Clark Fork Region MT-
311 PM MDT Fri Aug 23 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern Idaho,
eastern Clearwater, southwestern Missoula, west central Granite and
northern Ravalli Counties through 345 PM MDT/245 PM PDT/...

At 310 PM MDT/210 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 16 miles southeast
of Woodside to 10 miles west of Hamilton. Movement was north at 35
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Hamilton, Stevensville, Victor, Woodside, Pinesdale, Grantsdale, Bell
Crossing, Skalkaho Pass, Corvallis, and Lolo Pass.

This includes Highway 93 S between mile markers 40 and 72.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 900 PM MDT/800 PM
PDT/ for west central Montana.

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LAT...LON 4658 11372 4666 11463 4618 11446 4612 11376
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 174DEG 32KT 4617 11388 4622 11437 

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

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