Thunderstorm Wind — Lake, Montana

2010-07-22 · near Elmo, Lake, Montana

Event narrative

The public reported four trees blown down from thunderstorm winds at Lake Mary Ronan State Park.

Wider weather episode

An upper level disturbance moved south out of British Columbia to produce a favorable environment for thunderstorms and and strong winds across northwest Montana. Numerous powerline and trees were blown down due to strong thunderstorm winds up to 65 mph.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 252756. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.