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Thunderstorm Wind in Whitman County, Washington

Thunderstorm Wind June 3, 2024 · Whitman County, Washington

41 mph

Measured gust (36 kt)

$1K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Washington DOT reported downed trees blocking both lanes on SR 26. A max gust of 42 MPH was recorded.

The wider storm

A trough pushed through the region bringing widespread isolated thunderstorms and strong winds. The storms brought lightning and hail up to nickel sizes to portions of the Eastern Washington. Winds across the Basin ranged from upper 30s to 60 MPH. Power outages were the main impact from the system.

Began near Dusty (46.8100, -117.5700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1194983. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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