High Wind — Hill County, Montana

2024-04-22 · Hill County, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet station MTM51 9.1 N Gildford (MT-Meso) measured a 61 mph gust.

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 1166500. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.