Hail — Broadwater, Montana

2022-08-25 · near Townsend, Broadwater, Montana

Event narrative

Social media post from the Townsend area showed quarter sized hail.

Wider weather episode

A persistent upper low over Washington favored ample moisture transport into the area. Shear was fairly limited throughout, hence wind gusts were the main concern with these storms, along with potential for heavy rain. Small hail was expected, but a few reports of severe level hail were relayed.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1051413. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.