High Wind — East Slopes of the Southern Cascades, Washington

2009-01-06 to 2009-01-07 · East Slopes of the Southern Cascades, Washington

Wider weather episode

Tight surface gradients and strong winds aloft combined to produce damaging winds across central and south-east Washington. Wind gusts in mph include Goldendale (80), Pasco (60), 10 miles north northeast of Yakima (76), Umtanum Ridge (71). Damage included power lines down near Cliffdel and Tieton, trees down near Ellensburg, and buildings damaged in Kennewick.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 141598. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.