Thunderstorm Wind — Missoula, Montana

2024-05-28 · near Potomac, Missoula, Montana

Event narrative

Several large, mature trees were uprooted. One tree landed on a car in Johnsrud Park and completely crushed it. Windspeed estimated from Beaufort Scale.

Wider weather episode

Southwest flow brought multiple thunderstorms to the region that resulted in downed trees and powerlines. One car was destroyed by a downed tree.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1180098. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.