High Wind — Northern Phillips, Montana

2022-04-05 · Northern Phillips, Montana

Event narrative

Federal Agency (Port of Morgan border station) reported aluminum signs ripped off poles.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system from Saskatchewan directed very strong winds through northeast Montana, while easily spreading from aloft all the way down to the surface. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph with some gusts in excess of 60 mph were found in multiple locations throughout the time period.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1014312. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.