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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Missoula MT
442 PM MDT Wed Jul 8 2026

MTZ007-082315-
Butte/Blackfoot Region MT-
442 PM MDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN DEER LODGE COUNTY
UNTIL 515 PM MDT...

At 442 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of West Valley, or 11 miles west of Anaconda, moving
northeast at 30 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...
  Anaconda, West Valley, Lost Creek, Opportunity and Crackerville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

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.

Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.

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LAT...LON 4601 11318 4614 11327 4626 11293 4626 11282
      4606 11278
TIME...MOT...LOC 2241Z 233DEG 24KT 4610 11319

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

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