High Wind — Lower Columbia, Oregon

2011-03-13 · Lower Columbia, Oregon

Event narrative

Several trees were reported down due to strong winds in the St. Helens area resulting in one car being totaled. Winds estimated to be between 48 and 55 kts.

Wider weather episode

A squall line associated with a cold frontal passage moved across the Pacific Northwest Sunday afternoon bringing sudden strong winds to the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 293573. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.