Thunderstorm Wind — Spokane, Washington

2024-09-25 · near Greenacres, Spokane, Washington

$500

Property damage

53 MG

Magnitude

Event narrative

Observer reported 1 inch tree limbs broken and shingles blown off of roof. Spokane International Airport recorded a max gust of 61 MPH.

Wider weather episode

A strong dry cold front pushed through the region on September 25. It generated several thunderstorms over Eastern Washington as it passed. It severe gusty outflow winds from downdrafts. The winds picked up the dry, loose dirt causing dust storm conditions and also damages to trees and roofs. Recorded wind gusts ranged from 50 to 69 MPH. There several reports of power outages, 2437 in Pend Oreille, 12394 in Spokane, 7471 in Stevens, 790 in Whitman counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1219176. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.