Thunderstorm Wind — Lincoln, Montana

2013-07-17 · near Roosville, Lincoln, Montana

Event narrative

Local businesses located north of Eureka reported damage to outside equipment due to the wind and hail. Several 4 inch trees broke in half laying down pointing east-northeast. Two fir trees with a base diameter of 16 inches were lost: one fell over while the other broke in half. The wind ripped tin siding off of the buildings.

Wider weather episode

A mid-level southwest 50 knot jet maximum combined with high moisture and very warm temperatures provided the prime environment for strong supercells. These cells brought both severe wind and hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 469438. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.