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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Missoula MT
719 PM PDT Sun May 21 2023
 

IDZ006>008-220300-
Southern Clearwater Mountains ID-
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region ID-
Orofino/Grangeville Region ID-
719 PM PDT Sun May 21 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Idaho
County through 800 PM PDT...

At 718 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles west of Grangeville, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half-inch 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...
Grangeville, Cottonwood, Ferdinand, Canfield, Winona, Keuterville,
Harpster and Fenn.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM PDT for
central Idaho.

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LAT...LON 4603 11660 4600 11654 4600 11652 4613 11652
      4612 11648 4620 11645 4618 11633 4617 11631
      4617 11625 4615 11620 4618 11618 4622 11613
      4621 11610 4588 11585 4572 11651 4592 11665
TIME...MOT...LOC 0218Z 242DEG 37KT 4594 11639 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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