Thunderstorm Wind — Prairie, Montana

2023-08-30 · near Bluffport, Prairie, Montana

Event narrative

The BLM Terry Mesonet site (MTM29) measured a 58 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Wider weather episode

An upper level low moved through northeast Montana during the evening and nighttime hours. This feature generated strong to severe thunderstorms, with strong winds being the main hazard.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (46.8400, -105.2600)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1116664. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.