A strong storm system tracked across southern Canada and produced several hours of very strong wind throughout northeast Montana.  Multiple locations observed wind gusts in excess of 58 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL AND SE PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 08:16:00 to 24-MAR-08 09:16:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This report was taken from the Malta South DOT site.

High Wind in NORTHERN PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 12:00:00 to 24-MAR-08 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

This report came from a co-op observer located 18 miles northeast of Whitewater. Wind gusts to 55 mph resulted in some damage to cattle wind break walls.

High Wind in CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 12:45:00 to 24-MAR-08 12:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

This report was taken from a home Davis weather unit four miles north of Glasgow.  A four wheeler was blown off a hill near the home.

High Wind in CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 12:55:00 to 24-MAR-08 12:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This report was taken from the King Coulee RAWS site.

High Wind in CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 13:14:00 to 24-MAR-08 13:14:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This report was taken from the Glasgow ASOS.

High Wind in WESTERN ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 10:47:00 to 24-MAR-08 10:47:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This report was taken from the Wolf Point ASOS.  A woman in Wolf Point suffered minor injuries when a screen door knocked her off a porch.

High Wind in DAWSON, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 13:55:00 to 24-MAR-08 14:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

This report was taken from the Glendive AWOS.

High Wind in PETROLEUM, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 12:15:00 to 24-MAR-08 12:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This report was taken from the Winnett mesonet site.

High Wind in LITTLE ROCKY MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 10:28:00 to 24-MAR-08 10:28:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This report was measured by the Manning Coral Dogtown RAWS.

High Wind in DANIELS, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 15:55:00 to 24-MAR-08 16:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This report was taken from the Scobey Airport Super AWOS.

High Wind in GARFIELD, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 11:06:00 to 24-MAR-08 12:06:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This report was taken from the Lufborough Hill DOT site.

High Wind in RICHLAND, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 12:07:00 to 24-MAR-08 13:07:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This report was taken from the Sioux Pass DOT site.

High Wind in SHERIDAN, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 12:31:00 to 24-MAR-08 13:31:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This report was taken from the Redstone Hill DOT site.

High Wind in SHERIDAN, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 12:50:00 to 24-MAR-08 13:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This report was taken from the Plentywood mesonet site.

High Wind in PRAIRIE, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 24-MAR-08 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter nine miles south of Terry estimated sustained winds between 40 and 45 mph for one hour with gusts to 50 mph.

High Wind in WESTERN ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 13:29:00 to 24-MAR-08 13:29:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This report was taken from the DOT site at McDonalds.

High Wind in NORTHERN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 13:50:00 to 24-MAR-08 14:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This report was taken from the Bluff Creek RAWS site.

High Wind in GARFIELD, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 13:52:00 to 24-MAR-08 13:52:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This report was taken from the South Sawmill RAWS site.

High Wind in CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 10:10:00 to 24-MAR-08 10:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A roof was blown off a mobile home two miles northwest of Glasgow.

High Wind in MCCONE, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 10:55:00 to 24-MAR-08 10:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This report was taken from the Handar mesonet observation site east of the Fort Peck Dam.

High Wind in GARFIELD, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 10:56:00 to 24-MAR-08 10:56:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

This report was taken from the Jordan AWOS site.

High Wind in WIBAUX, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 10:00:00 to 24-MAR-08 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer in Carlyle reported sustained winds between 40 and 45 mph  for one hour that knocked over an empty 1500 gallon water tank.

High Wind in DAWSON, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 10:16:00 to 24-MAR-08 11:16:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This report was taken from the Lindsay Divide DOT site.

High Wind in EASTERN ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 10:29:00 to 24-MAR-08 11:29:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This report was taken from the US Highway 2 DOT site.

High Wind in CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 24-MAR-08 14:00:00 to 24-MAR-08 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee reported several shingles blown off their house located two miles southeast of Glasgow.