Thunderstorm Wind — Glacier, Montana

2022-07-18 · near Cutbank, Glacier, Montana

Event narrative

Ambient weather station measured 81 mph wind gust 1 mile SW of Cut Bank.

Wider weather episode

Deep southwesterly flow aloft developed in advance of a vigorous upper-level low leading to the development of storm activity, some severe, across much of the CWA, but particularly along the Hi-Line. Although some hail was produced, this was primarily a strong, gusty wind event.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1033797. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.