Thunderstorm Wind — Beaverhead, Montana

2025-07-18 · near Lima, Beaverhead, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet ANTELOPE RAWs station measured a 61 mph wind gust. Time estimated by radar.

Wider weather episode

A small shortwave aloft passing through the region brought scattered showers and thunderstorms to North-Central MT on the 17th and to Southwest MT on the 18th. The thermodynamic environment was favorable for severe storms to produce strong winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1280617. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.