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Strong Wind in Greater Portland Metro Area, Oregon
Strong Wind March 1, 2022 · Greater Portland Metro Area, Oregon
What the National Weather Service wrote
Gusty winds brought down trees on powerlines causing power outage and blocked roads in southwest Portland. All lanes of OR 99W, SW Barbur Blvd, between Capitol Hwy and Hamilton St. were closed. Up to 1400 Portland General Electric customers were affected. Gusty south winds to 40 mph were reported in the surrounding area with gust to 19 mph in the immediate area of the incident. Antecedent rainfall may have contributed to the downed trees as there was 1.66 inches of rain at the Portland Airport in the previous day.
The wider storm
A slow moving front in the region brought heavy rain and breezy conditions to the area.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1015530. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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