Thunderstorm Wind in Lemhi County, Idaho

Thunderstorm Wind August 29, 2023 · Lemhi County, Idaho

64 mph

Estimated gust (56 kt)

$8K

Crop damage

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The forest service reported that over 200 trees were blown down across a 22 mile stretch of road from Spring Creek to Long Tom Lookout.

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 Shoup (45.3480, -114.5780).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1122843. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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