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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Billings MT
501 PM MDT Wed Jul 8 2026

MTZ036-082330-
Powder River MT-
501 PM MDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN POWDER RIVER COUNTY
UNTIL 530 PM MDT...

At 501 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northeast of Ashland, or 25 miles southeast of Colstrip, moving
southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
  Mainly rural areas of Northwestern Powder River County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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LAT...LON 4576 10623 4578 10613 4569 10577 4549 10615
TIME...MOT...LOC 2300Z 328DEG 15KT 4572 10616

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

Chambers