Thunderstorm Wind — Lincoln, Montana

2008-07-01 · near Libby, Lincoln, Montana

Event narrative

Ten inch diameter trees were blown over along Montana Highway 37. Hail 0.5 to 0.75 inches in diameter was also reported.

Wider weather episode

A weak upper level low pressure system moved across Western Montana on the evening and night of 07/01/2008. This low interacted with a moist and unstable atmosphere and resulted in severe thunderstorms across Northwest and West Central Montana.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 122163. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.