High Wind — Western Magic Valley, Idaho

2009-10-26 · Western Magic Valley, Idaho

Event narrative

A trained spotter near Twin Falls reported a 74 M.P.H wind gust recorded on an annemometer, and incidents of power outages and wind damage were reported by county officials and local media.

Wider weather episode

A powerful cold front moved through Southwest Idaho and Southeast Oregon with wind gusts from 35 to 45 M.P.H common and peak gusts over 70 M.P.H.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 199793. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.