Thunderstorm Wind in Richland County, Montana

Thunderstorm Wind April 22, 2026 · Richland County, Montana

61 mph

Measured gust (53 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Crane W Montana Climate Office mesonet site (CRBM8) recorded a 61 mph wind gust.

The wider storm

Ahead of a strong low pressure system, hot temperatures, just enough humid air, and an unstable atmosphere, created widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms, some of which included severe wind gusts for many locations.

Began near Crane (47.5700, -104.3200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1325572. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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