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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 11:11 PM May. 17, 2024 – National Weather Service
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Garfield, McCone, Prairie, northwestern Richland and Dawson Counties through 615 PM MDT ... At 510 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles south of Poplar to 10 miles south of Hillside. Movement was east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Glendive, Circle, Terry, Fallon, Richey, Bloomfield, West Glendive, Brockway, Hillside, Flowing Wells Rest Area, Vida, Lindsay, Hoyt, Zero, Enid, Mccloud, Mildred, Weldon, Calypso, and Crow Rock. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for northeastern Montana. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN; MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
Lake Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:21 PM May. 17, 2024 – National Weather Service
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Fort Peck Lake. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. &&
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