Thunderstorm Wind in Pacific County, Washington

Thunderstorm Wind December 13, 2010 · Pacific County, Washington

63 mph

Measured gust (55 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Gusty winds were reported at Long Beach, Washington with a peak gust of 55 kts.

The wider storm

A strong cold pool of air aloft produced a very unstable airmass over southwest Washington. A vigorous low pressure center was just off the Washington Coast with a surface trough moving through southwest Washington. This trough served as a focus for thunderstorms during the day. These thunderstorms produced strong, gusty winds in several locations.

Began near Long Beach (46.3500, -124.0500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 274202. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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