Thunderstorm Wind in Umatilla County, Oregon

Thunderstorm Wind August 17, 2024 · Umatilla County, Oregon

68 mph

Measured gust (59 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Pendleton and Hermiston ASOS reported wind gusts of 68 and 60 mph, respectively.

The wider storm

A strong south-southwesterly upper-level low triggered a round of severe thunderstorms and strong outflow winds along the east slopes of the Cascades, extending into eastern Oregon. Numerous reports of damaging wind gusts and small hail were reported.

Began near Hermiston Arpt (45.8300, -119.2700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1211008. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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