Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 7:44PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 6:44pm
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 743 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles west of Bredette, or 24 miles north of Wolf Point, moving
northwest at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Scobey, Bredette, Lustre, Peerless, Four Buttes, West Fork, Volt, and
Larslan.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Central and Southern Valley; Daniels; Sheridan; Western Roosevelt; Northern Valley; Eastern Roosevelt
Forcast Office:
NWS Glasgow MT