High Wind — Central Coast of Oregon, Oregon

2025-02-24 to 2025-02-25 · Central Coast of Oregon, Oregon

Event narrative

The Yaquina Bay Bridge measured a peak gust of 74 mph 1544 02/24 PST, and was near or above 58 mph 1430 02/24 to 0300 02/25.

Wider weather episode

A strengthening upper-level low and an associated strong low pressure system at the surface tracked just off the Pacific Northwest coast leading to a period of high winds. Warmer temperatures, additional rainfall and prior snowfall to this event facilitated localized flooding as well. The frontal passage during the early afternoon hours of Feb 24th allowed for a period of isolated severe thunderstorms later that afternoon due to a low CAPE but high shear environment.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1236253. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.