Thunderstorm Wind in Harney County, Oregon

Thunderstorm Wind May 1, 2023 · Harney County, Oregon

69 mph

Estimated gust (60 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A trained spotter near Drewsey, OR reported a blown down willow tree and small hail.

The wider storm

A strong upper level low pressure system along with a weak shortwave trough moved into Eastern Oregon during the early afternoon. This system brought strong and long lasting rotating thunderstorms that caused severe wind damage.

Began near Drewsey (43.8100, -118.3800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1098473. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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