Thunderstorm Wind — Klickitat, Washington

2024-08-17 · near Lyle, Klickitat, Washington

Event narrative

Mesonet stations along the Columbia River in Klickitat County recorded outflow winds as high as 61 mph.

Wider weather episode

A strong south-southwesterly upper-level low triggered a round of severe thunderstorms and strong outflow winds along the east slopes of the Cascades, Reports of severe hail were received from the public.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1213402. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.