Thunderstorm Wind — Curry, Oregon

2011-03-13 · near (4bk)brookings, Curry, Oregon

70 MG

Magnitude

Event narrative

The wind sensor at Cape Blanco recorded a gust to 81 mph at 13/1240 PST as the squall line moved through. A member of the public in Brookings reported a gust to 40 mph as the squall line moved through. It is assumed that gusts exceeding 58 mph occurred in areas between Brookings and Cape Blanco.

Wider weather episode

A strong squall line developed over the coastal waters this day and moved onshore. Squall lines are unusual enough over the Oregon waters, but this one moved over the coastal range and brought severe winds and hail to the west side interior valleys...which is very unusual. Many trees were uprooted or broken, and a number of major roads were closed by fallen trees. 75,000 homes lost power due to this storm.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 280738. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.