Thunderstorm Wind — Missoula, Montana

2018-05-31 · near (mso)missoula Intl A, Missoula, Montana

Event narrative

Besides the measured wind report, a spotter in Missoula reported hail sizes between dimes and quarters. Another interesting thing to note is the fact that Point 6 near 8,000 feet received a wind gust to 74 mph.

Wider weather episode

Southwest flow ahead of an upper level trough produced favorable conditions for severe thunderstorms generally across southwest Montana.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 760827. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.