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Special Weather Statement issued July 31 at 7:38PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Posted at 7:38 PM, Jul 31, 2019
and last updated 2019-07-31 21:38:00-04

At 738 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles west of Joliet to 15 miles west of Red
Lodge. Movement was east at 40 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph is possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include…
Bridger, Joliet, Fromberg, Cooney Reservoir State Park, Edgar,
Rockvale, Boyd, Alpine, Roberts, Luther, Fox and Silesia.
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.