Thunderstorm Wind in Lincoln County, Montana

Thunderstorm Wind May 15, 2023 · Lincoln County, Montana

49 mph

Estimated gust (43 kt)

$2K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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

Began near Yakt (48.6183, -116.0338).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1093777. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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