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Special Weather Statement issued July 13 at 6:41PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Posted at 6:41 PM, Jul 13, 2019
and last updated 2019-07-13 20:41:00-04

At 641 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Virginia City to 25 miles south of Alder.
Movement was east at 35 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include…
Virginia City, Ennis, Jeffers and Cameron.
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.

Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.