Strong Wind in Okanogan Highlands, Washington

Strong Wind May 31, 2025 · Okanogan Highlands, Washington

39 mph

Estimated gust (34 kt)

$500

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Washington DOT reported trees down along SR 21 near mile marker 187.

The wider storm

A strong dry cold front moved through Eastern Washington on May 31. Wind speeds across the Basin ranged from the upper 30 mph range to low 50 mph range. Highest wind gust of 55 mph was reported by a RAWS station in Douglas. Winds over Northeast Washington ranged from 20 to 40 mph. These winds were strong enough to knock down trees over some of the highways in the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1267200. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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