High Wind — Madison River Valley, Montana

2023-04-11 · Madison River Valley, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet station mtnor Norris Hill measured sustained winds, averaged over an hour, of 42 mph.

Wider weather episode

Strong Mid level flow mixed to the surface near to the Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent plains and in the Madison River Valley in Southwest Montana. Otherwise, most other locations stayed below high wind criteria.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1081435. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.