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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Missoula MT

349 PM MDT Thu Jun 26 2025

 

MTZ007-262215-

Butte/Blackfoot Region MT-

349 PM MDT Thu Jun 26 2025



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Granite

and southeastern Powell Counties through 415 PM MDT...



At 349 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near

Garrison, or 9 miles northwest of Deer Lodge, moving northeast at 25

mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half-inch 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...

Deer Lodge, Garrison, Finn, Brock Creek, Goldcreek, Avon, and

Elliston.



This includes the following highways...

 Interstate 90 between mile markers 164 and 184.

 Highway 12 Garrison to MacDonald Pass between mile markers 0 and 26.



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.



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LAT...LON 4651 11231 4634 11296 4648 11311 4683 11268

      4672 11253 4670 11253 4670 11250 4655 11230

      4652 11230

TIME...MOT...LOC 2149Z 240DEG 21KT 4648 11292 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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