Strong Wind in Spokane Area, Washington

Strong Wind April 16, 2025 · Spokane Area, Washington

26 mph

Measured gust (23 kt)

$100

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Observer reported a downed tree blocking a road 2 mile Northeast of Mead. A observation site recorded a gust of 27 MPH at the time.

The wider storm

The dry cold front moved through the region during the afternoon and early evening hours. Wind speeds were in the teens with gusts up to 30 MPH being reported. The Basin was experiencing a prolonged period of lack of precip. It led to blowing dust reducing visibility and an auto accident along interstate 90. It also caused tree damage and power outages for portions of Northeast Washington.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1257698. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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