Thunderstorm Wind — Beaverhead, Montana

2025-07-02 · near Grant, Beaverhead, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet station BRRM8 Brenner RAWS measured a 61 mph wind gust. Time of event is estimated.

Wider weather episode

An upper level trough brought embedded shortwaves aloft that developed thunderstorms in the region. Storms on July 1st were concentrated in Southwest MT. Coverage of thunderstorms became widespread across the region July 2nd due to better shear and moisture. The main hazards with storms were severe wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1266200. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.