Thunderstorm Wind — Richland, Montana

2023-08-18 · near Enid, Richland, Montana

Event narrative

The Badger Creek CWOP site (FW2498) measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph.

Wider weather episode

Monsoonal moisture was drawn into northeast Montana which led to the formation of evening thunderstorms. Due to a dry layer along the surface, strong downbursts were able to form below the thunderstorms leading to strong to severe wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1128810. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.