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High Wind in East Slopes of the Central Cascades, Washington

High Wind January 6, 2009 – January 7, 2009 · East Slopes of the Central Cascades, Washington

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

The wider storm

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 141602. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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