A strong Pacific weather system brought gusty winds to North Central Montana. Wind gusts in excess of 80 mph were reported.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 12-NOV-07 10:28:00 to 12-NOV-07 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 79.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A gust to 91 mph was reported at the Two Medicine DOT site.

High Wind in EASTERN GLACIER, MONTANA
From 12-NOV-07 17:56:00 to 12-NOV-07 17:56:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A wind gust to 60 mph was reported at the Cut Bank ASOS site.

High Wind in HILL, MONTANA
From 12-NOV-07 15:37:00 to 12-NOV-07 17:46:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A gust to 66 mph was reported at the Inverness DOT site.

High Wind in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 12-NOV-07 14:53:00 to 12-NOV-07 15:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A gust to 63 mph was reported at the Great Falls ASOS site.

High Wind in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 13-NOV-07 09:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated gust of 70 mph was reported at Big Sandy.

High Wind in SOUTHERN LEWIS AND CLARK, MONTANA
From 12-NOV-07 15:01:00 to 12-NOV-07 22:01:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A gust to 60 mph was reported at Silver City.

High Wind in MADISON, MONTANA
From 12-NOV-07 22:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 00:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A gust to 76 mph was reported at the Norris Hill DOT site.

High Wind in TOOLE, MONTANA
From 12-NOV-07 16:55:00 to 12-NOV-07 17:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A gust to 61 mph was reported at the Sweetgrass DOT site.

High Wind in LIBERTY, MONTANA
From 12-NOV-07 15:37:00 to 12-NOV-07 17:46:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A gust to 66 mph was reported at the Inverness DOT site.

High Wind in EASTERN PONDERA, MONTANA
From 12-NOV-07 17:05:00 to 12-NOV-07 17:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A gust to 67 mph was reported at the Sierra RAWS site.

High Wind in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 12-NOV-07 23:18:00 to 13-NOV-07 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A gust to 64 mph was reported at the Fort Belknap RAWS site.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 12-NOV-07 11:50:00 to 12-NOV-07 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A gust to 81 mph was reported at Choteau and at Choteau 2S Additionally, a wind gust to 80 mph was reported at Bynum. A gust to 70 mph was reported at the Choteau Airport, a gust to 61 mph was reported at Choteau 12S and a gust to 60 mph was reported at Collins. Numerous reports of damages done to roofs were received.

High Wind in EASTERN TETON, MONTANA
From 12-NOV-07 14:30:00 to 12-NOV-07 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated wind gust to 70 mph was reported at Choteau 11NE. A shop had its roof peeled back by the wind.

High Wind in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 12-NOV-07 22:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A gust to 58 mph was reported at Moccasin. The strong winds contributed to four separate accidents involving semi-trailer trucks on Highway 87 between Mile Markers 29 and 40. Two of the semi-trailers were confirmed to have been blown over by the high winds. A third semi-trailer was blown into a ditch. Additionally, power was knocked out in parts of Geyser, Hobson and Windham.

High Wind in FERGUS, MONTANA
From 12-NOV-07 21:00:00 to 12-NOV-07 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 75.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A gust to 86 mph was reported at Lewistown 22S. The strong winds were responsible for downing many trees.

High Wind in BROADWATER, MONTANA
From 13-NOV-07 04:57:00 to 13-NOV-07 04:57:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A gust to 83 mph was reported at Townsend.