Thunderstorm Wind — Phillips, Montana

2022-07-18 · near Malta South Dot, Phillips, Montana

Event narrative

Public reported, via Facebook, a Quonset Hut was destroyed.

Wider weather episode

An upper level low pressure system moved along the Canadian border throughout the day. This feature dragged a cold front through Montana that set off multiple thunderstorms. Some of the storms became severe and one generated a tornado that impacted the town of Glentana.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1043265. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.