Thunderstorm Wind — Wheatland, Montana

2015-06-01 · near Twodot, Wheatland, Montana

Event narrative

In addition to the strong wind gust, the ground was covered with small hail.

Wider weather episode

A Southwest flow aloft combined with a strong upper level disturbance that moved over the Billings Forecast Area resulted in severe thunderstorms that produced large hail and very strong wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 573814. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.