High Wind — Richland, Montana

2024-10-04 · Richland, Montana

Event narrative

A peak wind gust of 64 mph was recorded at the Savage mesonet site (FW8536).

Wider weather episode

A powerful cold front, along with light showers, transported very strong upper level winds down to the surface, bringing powerful wind gusts to the region.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1208373. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.