Thunderstorm Wind — Lincoln, Montana

2023-05-15 · near Yakt, Lincoln, Montana

Event narrative

A few thunderstorm cells formed in northwest Montana, producing gusty outflow winds. There were multiple reports of trees down northwest of Troy along US Highway 2, near mile marker 5, including a large tree that blocked the highway. Around 2300MST, a car ran into a tree blocking part of Highway 2.

Wider weather episode

Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across western Montana, producing gusty outflow winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1093777. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.