Thunderstorm Wind in Pondera County, Montana

Thunderstorm Wind July 24, 2013 · Pondera County, Montana

74 mph

Measured gust (64 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Conrad (48.0764, -112.0081).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 470561. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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