Thunderstorm Wind — Spokane, Washington

2025-03-26 · near Elk, Spokane, Washington

Event narrative

NWS employee observed tree leaning over North Milan Elk Road. Time estimated by radar.

Wider weather episode

A strong wave pushed through the region on March 27 bringing scattered convection to Northeast Washington. A strong gust front from a collapsing thunderstorm brought high winds up tot 67 MPH and downed several trees in the southern Stevens County, southern Pend Oreille, and North Spokane counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1249693. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.