Thunderstorm Wind — Broadwater, Montana

2025-09-14 · near Townsend, Broadwater, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet station GINM8 Ginger RAWS measured a 61 mph wind gust. Time estimated using radar.

Wider weather episode

An upper level trough with an embedded shortwave aloft produced isolated showers and thunderstorms in Southwest MT late afternoon through the evening. Weak shear kept most thunderstorms sub-severe. However, there was enough instability and moisture for a few storms to become severe and produce gusty winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1288030. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.