Thunderstorm Wind in Missoula County, Montana

Thunderstorm Wind August 29, 2023 · Missoula County, Montana

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 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

Radar velocity data indicated wind speeds over 50 knots. An emergency manager reported a tree falling on a house in Target Range. A wind gust of 51 mph was recorded at the Missoula International Airport.

The wider storm

An upper-level low pressure system moved over the Northern Rockies, providing lift during peak afternoon heating. Low level dry air helped produce strong thunderstorm outflows.

Began near Lolo Hot Spgs (46.8084, -114.7287).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1120344. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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