High Wind — Eastern Toole and Liberty, Montana
2025-02-27 · Eastern Toole and Liberty, Montana
53 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Montana mesonet site Mt Lebanon SE measured a 61 mph gust.
Wider weather episode
Ridging aloft quickly transitioned to a more zonal flow Feb 27 as a fast moving shortwave impinged on the Northern Rockies. 700 mb winds on the order of 50 to 70 kts along with a tightening surface pressure gradient and favorable daytime mixing helped strong gusts develop.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1245081. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.