Thunderstorm Wind in Broadwater County, Montana

Thunderstorm Wind May 16, 2022 · Broadwater County, Montana

58 mph

Measured gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Mesonet station Ginger Raws recorded a wind gust of 50 knots.

The wider storm

Showers and thunderstorms developed across Central and Southwest Montana, leading to strong, gusty winds, small hail, brief downpours, and an array of lightning. Dry and seasonally mild conditions returned thereafter, leading to an increase of westerly winds in excess 55 mph across the Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent plains. Cooler temperatures returned during the latter half of the week, with temperatures 10 to 20 degrees below average and widespread precipitation. Lower elevations saw generally a tenth to half an inch of liquid precipitation, whereas higher elevations saw several inches of snowfall.

Began near Townsend (46.3300, -111.5900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1030031. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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