High Wind — Northern High Plains, Montana

2024-04-08 · Northern High Plains, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet station MTBRN Two Medicine Bridge measured two gusts of 58 mph or greater, including a peak gust of 60 mph.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave within strong westerly flow aloft helped translate isolated strong winds and gusts to the surface along the Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent plains during the late evening of 4/8.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1161956. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.