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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
412 PM MDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
MTZ328-329-222315-
Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains MT-
Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft MT-
412 PM MDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL BEAVERHEAD COUNTY
THROUGH 515 PM MDT...

At 412 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 17 miles northeast of Leadore to 10 miles
southwest of Lima. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Lima, Dell, Bannack Pass, Clark Canyon, and Snowline.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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 4445 11300 4450 11303 4452 11301 4460 11308
      4462 11305 4468 11307 4477 11313 4481 11323
      4511 11295 4462 11237 4448 11252 4450 11269
      4448 11278 4442 11284 4438 11282 4436 11284
TIME...MOT...LOC 2212Z 218DEG 16KT 4480 11305 4453 11274 

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

$$

Glinskas