Thunderstorm Wind in Prairie County, Montana

Thunderstorm Wind August 22, 2023 · Prairie County, Montana

70 mph

Estimated gust (61 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The public reported, via social media, that an open faced barn (shed) had blown down. The shed was laying over a tractor, four wheeler and bike. Wind speeds were estimated at 70 mph, and the time of the event was estimated by radar data.

The wider storm

A round of strong to severe storms moved through eastern Montana during the evening and overnight hours.

Began near Blatchford (46.6700, -105.2200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1112389. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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