Thunderstorm Wind — Dawson, Montana

2025-08-07 · near Glendive Dawson Arpt, Dawson, Montana

Event narrative

The Glendive Airport (AWOS station KGDV) recorded a 59 mph wind gust.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system from western Canada dropped into the area, creating an unstable environment with sufficient upper level wind shear for severe thunderstorms to develop. Some severe wind gusts caused damage to some buildings.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1270917. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.