Thunderstorm Wind — Pondera, Montana

2013-07-24 · near Conrad, Pondera, Montana

Event narrative

High winds measured at 64KT (73MPH) were reported 7 mi SSW of Conrad, MT.

Wider weather episode

A disturbance aloft swept southeast through the plains and adjoining mountains of Central Montana. This disturbance triggered isolated to scattered thunderstorm development. Observations early in the afternoon showed a moderately unstable airmass near the Canadian border and moderate wind shear. A general threat of hail and

gusty winds with the thunderstorms resulted in SPC issuing a convective watch for much of North Central Montana.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 470561. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.