Thunderstorm Wind in Curry County, Oregon

Thunderstorm Wind March 13, 2011 · Curry County, Oregon

81 mph

Measured gust (70 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near (4bk)brookings (42.0500, -124.2800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 280738. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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