Thunderstorm Wind in Malheur County, Oregon

Thunderstorm Wind July 4, 2025 · Malheur County, Oregon

58 mph

Measured gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Grassy Mountain RAWS site recorded a wind gust of 58 mph. No damage was reported.

The wider storm

On July 3rd and 4th, southwest flow aloft was dominant across eastern Oregon. This flow aloft advected mid-level in moisture across eastern Oregon. A shortwave and wind speed maximum ejecting through the southwesterly flow increased the available shear and instability for thunderstorms.

Began near Rome (42.6356, -117.3553).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1279199. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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