Thunderstorm Wind in Lincoln County, Montana

Thunderstorm Wind July 17, 2013 · Lincoln County, Montana

81 mph

Estimated gust (70 kt)

$1K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

On the afternoon of Wednesday July 17th 2013, a right-moving supercell thunderstorm moved across the region causing severe wind and hail. A local business northwest of Eureka reported at least 30 trees toppled due to the strong wind. Also the combination of wind and hail damaged the greens at a nearby golf course.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Eureka Arpt (48.9280, -115.1220).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 469441. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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