WWUS85 KMSO 052313 SPSMSO Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Missoula MT 513 PM MDT Fri Apr 5 2024 MTZ007-052345- Butte/Blackfoot Region MT- 513 PM MDT Fri Apr 5 2024 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Deer Lodge, north central Silver Bow and south central Powell Counties through 545 PM MDT... At 513 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Warm Springs, or 9 miles east of Anaconda, moving northwest at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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, Warm Springs, Galen, and Racetrack. This includes Interstate 90 between mile markers 184 and 210. 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. && LAT...LON 4611 11264 4605 11278 4633 11300 4642 11272 TIME...MOT...LOC 2313Z 154DEG 31KT 4615 11277 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$