Thunderstorm Wind in Missoula County, Montana

Thunderstorm Wind August 18, 2024 · Missoula County, Montana

72 mph

Measured gust (63 kt)

$2K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

Severe thunderstorms produced large hail and damaging winds.

Began near Missoula Southwest (46.8400, -114.0300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1201848. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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