High Wind — Southern High Plains, Montana

2024-09-26 · Southern High Plains, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet station MTBWG Browning DOT measured a gust of 59 mph. Additionally, the sensor measured sustained winds, averaged over an hour, of 40 mph.

Wider weather episode

A cold front introduced a period of strong winds along the Rocky Mountain Front after midnight on the 26th, lasting through noon or so as an additional push of mid level westerly flow allowed the stronger gusts to persist.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1207241. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.