High Wind — Northern High Plains, Montana

2024-04-21 · Northern High Plains, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonset station MTBRN Two Medicine Bridge measured multiple gusts of 58 mph or greater, including a peak gust of 59 mph.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave and associated stronger zonal flow progressing through weak upper level ridging, along with an attendant dry cold front brought gusty winds to North-central Montana Sunday the 21st. The strongest winds were confined to areas along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rockies, with strong gusts extending well out onto the plains (To Liberty county) along the Hi-Line (US-2).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1163556. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.