High Wind — Northern Oregon Coast, Oregon

2023-01-09 · Northern Oregon Coast, Oregon

Event narrative

Peak winds for the north Oregon coast for the event. Garibaldi (GARO3) 83 mph, Pacific City (AT297) 59 mph, Clatsop Spit (3CLO3) 72 mph, and Megler Bridge (ODT76) 61 mph.

Wider weather episode

A potent front with an associated low pressure moved off the Pacific Ocean into northwest Oregon. This resulted in high winds at the coast as well as windy conditions for inland valleys.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1094688. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.