Thunderstorm Wind in Flathead County, Montana

Thunderstorm Wind August 22, 2023 · Flathead County, Montana

68 mph

Measured gust (59 kt)

$5K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A wind gust of 68 mph was recorded at the Glacier Park International Airport. The thunderstorm resulted in a couple hundred customers without power in West Glacier and near Coram, according to Flathead Electric COOP. Numerous reports of downed trees were also received.

The wider storm

The remnants of Hurricane Hilary brought deep atmospheric moisture into the Northern Rockies. A closed upper-level low pressure system provided sufficient lift for thunderstorms, with wind shear profiles favorable for organized convection.

Began near (fca)kalispell Intl (48.3088, -114.3954).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1120236. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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