Thunderstorm Wind — Teton, Montana

2022-06-18 · near Agawam, Teton, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet station ricmt Rice Ridge observed a 50kt gust.

Wider weather episode

Deep southerly flow brought sufficient instability and shear to the region. An approaching trough provided sufficient forcing for ascent, resulting in a few severe thunderstorms across western portions of North-central Montana. One supercell dominated, beginning near Lincoln, travelling northeastward, finally crossing the Canadian border at the Blaine/Hill County border.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1032373. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.