Thunderstorm Wind in Lake County, Montana

Thunderstorm Wind June 8, 2016 · Lake County, Montana

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

$2K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 25 foot power pole was snapped by the wind in Charlo, MT. The wind was strong enough to make it difficult for resident to open his front door.

The wider storm

The Northern Rockies were under southwest flow ahead of a large low pressure system off the West Coast. A shortwave trough and associated jet streak were moving through the southwest flow providing upper level forcing for thunderstorms. Precipitable water values ranged from 0.75 to 1.00 inches, with deep shear of 50 kts, and CAPE values of 500 to 1000 J/kg. Short range models highlighted long-lived storm modes over the area. A convective watch was issued around 3 pm MDT highlighting an atmosphere favorable for strong thunderstorm development.

Began near Charlo (47.4427, -114.1720).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 644875. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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