Thunderstorm Wind — Blaine, Montana

2022-07-08 · near Savoy, Blaine, Montana

Event narrative

Significant damage to a farm occurred. Two grain bins were destroyed, two roofs heavily damaged, barns heavily damaged, a few windows were reported to be blown out.

Wider weather episode

Disturbances moved through a persistent southwest flow aloft across the region, which continued to provide daily afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. These storms, some of which were severe, brought strong, gusty winds, severe hail, heavy localized rainfall, and lightning.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1082491. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.