Thunderstorm Wind in Sherman County, Oregon

Thunderstorm Wind August 17, 2024 · Sherman County, Oregon

91 mph

Measured gust (79 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Mesonet stations along I-84 recorded wind gusts as high as 79 mph in Sherman County.

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 Rufus (45.6723, -120.8257).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1213401. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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