Thunderstorm Wind — Harney, Oregon

2025-07-29 · near Frenchglen Arpt, Harney, Oregon

Event narrative

The Foster Flat RAWS measured a wind gust of 54 knots, originating from an outflow of a nearby thunderstorm.

Wider weather episode

On July 29th, southwest flow aloft worked to advect mid-level moisture across eastern Oregon. During the afternoon, an embedded shortwave in the flow allowed for scattered thunderstorms to develop. The afternoon Boise sounding showed a dry boundary layer, allowing for the possibility of severe wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1294457. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.