Thunderstorm Wind — Missoula, Montana

2024-08-18 · near Missoula Southwest, Missoula, Montana

Event narrative

Missoula County reported eastbound traffic closed at Reserve Street as well as westbound at Paxon St for a tree in the road. The power company reported over 1000 customers without power. The ASOS at Missoula Airport measured a gust of 72 mph.

Wider weather episode

Severe thunderstorms produced large hail and damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1201848. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.