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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Missoula MT

609 PM MDT Wed Jul 2 2025

 

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Butte/Blackfoot Region MT-

609 PM MDT Wed Jul 2 2025



...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of east central Granite

and southeastern Powell Counties through 700 PM MDT...



At 609 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along

a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Lincoln to 11 miles north

of West Valley. Movement was 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 damage to outdoor objects is 

         possible.



Locations impacted include...

Deer Lodge, Garrison, Finn, Brock Creek, Goldcreek, Blossburg, Avon,

and Elliston.



This includes the following highways...

 Interstate 90 between mile markers 163 and 193.

 Highway 12 Garrison to MacDonald Pass between mile markers 0 and 26.



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.



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LAT...LON 4645 11230 4640 11234 4639 11240 4633 11246

      4634 11247 4633 11253 4630 11257 4628 11256

      4628 11310 4692 11287 4692 11279 4683 11279

      4683 11254 4670 11253 4670 11241 4666 11240

      4666 11232 4663 11230 4657 11232 4654 11230

TIME...MOT...LOC 0009Z 277DEG 30KT 4685 11281 4632 11300 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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