Thunderstorm Wind in Lincoln County, Montana
Thunderstorm Wind June 29, 2007 · Lincoln County, Montana
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Straight line winds blew numerous large trees down onto power lines, buildings, vehicles and roads in and around Yaak. Power was out to the entire community. Several large trees were blown down onto power lines in Libby from straight line winds. From Eureka to Port of Roosville, straight line winds blew numerous large trees and limbs down onto power lines and vehicles. One carport was blown into a field, and roof damage was reported.
The wider storm
On June 29, a strong, negatively tilted shortwave trough moved to the northeast across the region. An intense mid level jet streak moved around the base of the trough and through western Montana during the early evening hours. A pair of intense storms moved across the area producing widespread damage.
Began near Libby (48.3800, -115.5300).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 38510. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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