Hail — Meagher, Montana

2024-06-21 · near Delpine, Meagher, Montana

Event narrative

Hail up to half dollar sized at Showdown Ski Area.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave within southwesterly flow aloft resulted in a few thunderstorms June 20 ahead of a more robust shortwave that brought numerous strong to severe thunderstorms to the region June 21. Moist low level easterly flow, the passing shortwave and ample westerly flow aloft resulted in a favorable environment for supercells the 21st, primarily capable of producing large hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1176039. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.