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Special Weather Statement issued July 30 at 7:59PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

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At 759 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Monida, or 25 miles northwest of Idmon, moving east at 35 mph.

Penny size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include…
Monida, Lakeview and Monida Pass.
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.

Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.