High Wind in Southern High Plains, Montana

High Wind March 7, 2026 – March 8, 2026 · Southern High Plains, Montana

81 mph

Measured gust (70 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

A few weather stations measured high wind gusts. The highest was reported at Montana Mesonet station BUYM8 Bynum W of 80 mph. They also reported an average high sustained wind of 56 mph between 5:40am and 7:05am MST on the 8th.

The wider storm

A fast-moving shortwave upper level trough followed by a shortwave ridge tracking near the International Border produced a strong surface pressure gradient on the 7th and accompanying strong winds across North-Central MT. Heading into the 8th, the upper level ridge broke down. This day brought a longer duration of strong sustained winds and widespread strong wind gusts over North-Central MT.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1318008. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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