High Wind — Toole, Montana

2022-02-07 · Toole, Montana

Event narrative

Numerous high wind reports throughout the county. Peak gust reported was a 75 mph gust at the mesonet station at the Shelby Airport.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave trough dove southeastward across the area, which resulted in widespread gusty winds across North Central and Southwestern Montana. Many areas saw wind gusts to around 60 mph, with a few areas along the Rocky Mountain Front seeing wind gusts to around 80 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1009808. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.