Thunderstorm Wind — Lemhi, Idaho

2013-07-17 · near Leadore, Lemhi, Idaho

Event narrative

The Leadore Creek RAWS station at 6,150 ft., reported a 60 mph wind gust between 3:36 and 4:36 pm MDT thanks to a decaying thunderstorm cell that passed just to its north.

Wider weather episode

A relatively warm airmass combined with high mid-level moisture and moderately strong mid-level jet helped to trigger thunderstorms across Lemhi County on July 17, 2013.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 471853. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.