High Wind — Paradise Valley, Montana

2012-06-26 · Paradise Valley, Montana

Event narrative

Wind gusts of 58 to 61 mph were reported during the early afternoon hours.

Wider weather episode

An upper level jet moved across the Billings Forecast Area during the afternoon and evening hours of the 26th. This jet helped to produce a tight pressure gradient across the Paradise Valley and Livingston areas resulting in strong sustained winds and gusts.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 384207. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.