Thunderstorm Wind — Powell, Montana

2019-07-13 · near Racetrack, Powell, Montana

Event narrative

A line of thunderstorms produced 40 to 55 mph winds in Deerlodge with minor tree damage reported. Further south, a 67 mph wind gust was recorded north of Racetrack.

Wider weather episode

Strong wind shear and modest instability allowed for severe thunderstorms to impact western Montana during the afternoon of July 13th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 832896. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.