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High Wind in Simcoe Highlands, Washington

High Wind February 22, 2012 · Simcoe Highlands, Washington

69 mph
Measured gust (60 kt)

The wider storm

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 359758. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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