High Wind — South Coast, Washington

2024-02-28 · South Coast, Washington

Event narrative

Cape Disappointment (82SW1) reported peak wind gust to 58 mph.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rains from a slow moving, moist front brought heavy rains to portions of southwest Washington and northwest Oregon. The focus of the heavy rain was to the south Washington and north Oregon coast and coastal mountains where 30 hour rain totals ranged from 3 to 5 inches. In addition to the rain, high winds developed as well.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1164385. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.