High Wind — Simcoe Highlands, Washington

2012-02-22 · Simcoe Highlands, Washington

Wider weather episode

A warm front and strong jet stream produced widespread high winds and damage. Peak wind speeds reported in miles per hour included Goldendale East Raws (69), 17 miles north northwest of West Richland (63), 10 miles north northwest of Richland (60), 4 miles west southwest of College Place (58), 3 miles north northeast of Waitsburg (59), 5 miles west of College Place (58), Yakima airport (59), 4 miles northwest of West Richland (59), and 3 miles east northeast of Goldendale (65). Damage reports included trees and power lines down in Yakima, Tieton, near College Place, and Walla Walla.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 359758. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.