Thunderstorm Wind — Blaine, Montana

2022-07-08 · near Chinook, Blaine, Montana

Event narrative

AWOS station KS71 (Chinnok Airport) measured 60 mph wind gust.

Wider weather episode

Disturbances moved through a persistent southwest flow aloft across the region, which continued to provide daily afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. These storms, some of which were severe, brought strong, gusty winds, severe hail, heavy localized rainfall, and lightning.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1030397. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.