Special Weather Statement 09/17/2024 15:24 for Montana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 4:24PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 17, 2024 - 3:24pm
Expires: 
September 17, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 424 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Lewistown to 13 miles northeast of Hobson. Movement was north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Denton, Suffolk, and Danvers.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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.
Area Description: 
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT