Thunderstorm Wind — Phillips, Montana

2022-02-19 · near Zortman, Phillips, Montana

Event narrative

The Malta South US-191 DOT site (MTMAL) recorded a 65 mph wind gust from a convective shower.

Wider weather episode

A strong low-level jet stream combined with a cold front and a number of cold, convective rain showers to create outflow wind gusts up to 65 mph for multiple locations across northeast Montana.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1008980. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.