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Hurricane-force wind gusts rip across parts of Montana
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and last updated 2021-01-13 20:35:38-05
GREAT FALLS â The powerful winds that rocked most of Montana on Wednesday caused widespread damage - tipping semi trucks, toppling trees, ripping roofs, and more. The National Weather Service in Great Falls said: This is an extreme wind event even for this area.
The NWS said that three locations set new January wind speed records: Great Falls, 76 mph; Helena, 74 mph; Havre, 72 mph. Stronger gusts were recorded in other areas, notably along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front.
Highway 87 was closed for several hours between Great Falls and Fort Benton. The powerful winds kicked up dust and dirt, causing very poor visibility along the road. There were gusts of more than 70 miles per hour across the region. Highway 89 from Great Falls to Belt was also closed briefly.