Thunderstorm Wind — Liberty, Montana

2022-06-28 · near Joplin, Liberty, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet station GW0416 Joplin MT.

Wider weather episode

A trough hot on the heels of an upper ridge resulted in moist southwesterly flow across the region. Approaching trough created a weak surface low in the vicinity, which resulted in better surface moisture being advected in from the east. A front provided a source of lift for thunderstorms on this day.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1032410. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.