Special Weather Statement 09/17/2024 15:44 for Montana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 4:44PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 17, 2024 - 3:44pm
Expires: 
September 17, 2024 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 444 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of West Glendive to 9 miles west of Intake. Movement was northwest at 35 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Richey, Bloomfield, West Glendive, and Enid.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. 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: 
Richland; Dawson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Glasgow MT