Thunderstorm Wind — Petroleum, Montana

2022-07-04 · near Winnett, Petroleum, Montana

Event narrative

A trained spotter estimated a thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph. Heavy rainfall and pea size hail covering the ground was also observed.

Wider weather episode

Shortwave moved through the southwesterly flow aloft that's been parked over the area this week and set off another round of severe thunderstorms over the area this afternoon into the overnight hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1039554. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.