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Thunderstorm Wind in Missoula County, Montana

Thunderstorm Wind August 29, 2023 · Missoula County, Montana

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

$2K

Damage as recorded

$3K

Crop damage

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A weather spotter reported that a large tree, approximately 18 inches in diameter, fell down one mile east of Seeley Lake. Trees were also reported down on Morrell Creek Road and 13 miles south of Condon, on Highway-83. A couple hundred customers lost power near Condon.

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 Seeley Lake Arpt (47.1342, -113.5966).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1122867. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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