A strong jet nosing into the area led to a period of strong and, at times, damaging wind gusts over the plains of Central Montana. Widespread wind gusts of 50-70 mph occurred.

High Wind in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 02:01:00 to 30-JAN-18 02:01:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust measured in the town of Cascade.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 29-JAN-18 23:35:00 to 29-JAN-18 23:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust measured 5 miles ESE of Pendroy.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 29-JAN-18 20:34:00 to 29-JAN-18 20:34:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Peak wind gust at the Browning MDT site.

High Wind in SOUTHERN LEWIS AND CLARK, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 02:06:00 to 30-JAN-18 02:06:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Peak gust at the Bowmans Corner DOT site.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 29-JAN-18 23:21:00 to 29-JAN-18 23:21:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Peak wind gust at the Pendroy DOT site.

High Wind in TOOLE, MONTANA
From 29-JAN-18 22:45:00 to 29-JAN-18 22:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Peak wind gust at the Sweet Grass DOT site.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 01:00:00 to 30-JAN-18 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust measured 11 miles NNE of Augusta.

High Wind in BROADWATER, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 14:03:00 to 30-JAN-18 14:03:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust measured 3 miles WNW of Townsend.

High Wind in MEAGHER, MONTANA
From 29-JAN-18 22:40:00 to 29-JAN-18 22:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Peak wind gust measured in White Sulphur Springs.

High Wind in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 06:59:00 to 30-JAN-18 06:59:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Peak wind gust estimated 2 miles WNW of Sun Prairie.

High Wind in EASTERN GLACIER, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 30-JAN-18 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Peak gust measured in Del Bonita.

High Wind in MEAGHER, MONTANA
From 29-JAN-18 11:57:00 to 29-JAN-18 11:57:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports of significant wind damage near White Sulphur Springs, including roof, tree, and other property damage. Time estimated based on nearby station.

High Wind in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 06:14:00 to 30-JAN-18 06:14:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust measured 13 miles NNE of Geraldine.

High Wind in MEAGHER, MONTANA
From 29-JAN-18 11:57:00 to 29-JAN-18 11:57:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust measured 1 mile SE of White Sulphur Springs.

High Wind in EASTERN PONDERA, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 06:36:00 to 30-JAN-18 06:36:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 75.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Peak wind gust measured 6 miles west of Brady.

High Wind in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 04:59:00 to 30-JAN-18 04:59:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust measured south of Great Falls.

High Wind in EASTERN TETON, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 08:40:00 to 30-JAN-18 08:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust measured 5 miles ENE of Power.

High Wind in MADISON, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 10:25:00 to 30-JAN-18 10:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust measured in Ennis.

High Wind in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 11:07:00 to 30-JAN-18 11:07:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Peak wind gust at WFO Great Falls.

High Wind in BEAVERHEAD, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 06:48:00 to 30-JAN-18 06:48:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust measured 7 miles SE of Glen.

High Wind in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 06:58:00 to 30-JAN-18 06:58:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Peak wind gust measured 3 miles WNW of Raynesford.

High Wind in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 06:00:00 to 30-JAN-18 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Peak wind gust measured 10 miles south of Chinook.

High Wind in JEFFERSON, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 12:56:00 to 30-JAN-18 12:56:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Peak wind gust measured in Whitehall.

High Wind in SOUTHERN LEWIS AND CLARK, MONTANA
From 29-JAN-18 21:01:00 to 29-JAN-18 21:01:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust measured 18 miles SW of Augusta.

High Wind in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 02:59:00 to 30-JAN-18 02:59:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust measured 6 miles SSW of Great Falls.

High Wind in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 03:10:00 to 30-JAN-18 03:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust measured 9 miles WSW of Stanford.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 29-JAN-18 23:06:00 to 29-JAN-18 23:06:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Initial strong wind gust at the Pendroy DOT site.

High Wind in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 02:58:00 to 30-JAN-18 02:58:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Initial strong wind gust 2 miles west of Windham.

High Wind in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 03:58:00 to 30-JAN-18 03:58:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Peak wind gust measured 2 miles west of Windham.

High Wind in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 05:22:00 to 30-JAN-18 05:22:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Initial strong wind gust measured 9 miles SSW of Fort Benton.

High Wind in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 30-JAN-18 06:09:00 to 30-JAN-18 06:09:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust measured 9 miles SSW of Fort Benton.

High Wind in EASTERN TETON, MONTANA
From 29-JAN-18 12:45:00 to 29-JAN-18 12:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Initial strong wind gust 5 miles ENE of Power.