1 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.
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The Billings radar (KBLX), 75 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 01:58 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A strong microburst knocked down two 50 foot cottonwood trees. One tree hit power lines and cut power to two houses. The gusty winds caused considerable crop damage near Absarokee. Some minor damage was sustained by homes and businesses.
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Every storm in Montana in 1998Every state in 1998This day in weather historyWarnings in Montana, July 1998
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