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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
255 AM MDT Thu Jul 9 2026
 
MTZ018-061-091000-
Northern Valley MT-Daniels MT-
255 AM MDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Daniels
and northern Valley Counties through 400 AM MDT
...

At 254 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Port Of Opheim, or near Opheim, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Opheim, Richland, Port Of Opheim, Peerless, Thoeny, Four Buttes, and
Glentana.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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.

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LAT...LON 4900 10550 4869 10552 4874 10707 4900 10709
TIME...MOT...LOC 0854Z 278DEG 37KT 4894 10644 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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