Waarschuwingen, Anderson Peak

Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 5:56PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT At 554 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 35 miles southwest of Stanford to 7 miles northwest of White Sulphur Springs. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Heavy downpours, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and nickel size 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... White Sulphur Springs, Neihart, Sapphire Village, and Newlan Creek Reservoir. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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.