High Wind — Powder River, Montana

2024-05-06 · Powder River, Montana

Event narrative

Winds gusted as high as 62 mph across the area.

Wider weather episode

Rapid pressure rises and strong subsidence behind a cold front resulted in high winds across much of the Billings Forecast Area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1173324. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.