Hail — Lake, Montana

2013-07-17 · near Rollins, Lake, Montana

Event narrative

A trained spotter on the east side of Flathead Lake reported an estimated 1 hail with no damage to cherry trees.

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 471843. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.