Thunderstorm Wind — Harney, Oregon

2023-05-01 · near Drewsey, Harney, Oregon

Event narrative

The mesonet station ATFO3 at Antelope measured a 53 knot wind gust.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1098475. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.