Thunderstorm Wind — Lewis and Clark, Montana

2022-07-08 · near Iron, Lewis and Clark, Montana

Event narrative

An ambient weather station measured 62 mph wind gust near Lake Helena.

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 1030442. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.