Hail — Pondera, Montana

2017-06-08 · near Valier, Pondera, Montana

Event narrative

Storm chaser reported quarter sized hail.

Wider weather episode

Strong shortwave trough with deepening surface low pressure area aided in the development of significant severe weather for portions of northern and central Montana. This episode included a downburst that produced a 115 mph wind gust near Sunburst, MT.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 699800. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.