Thunderstorm Wind — Curry, Oregon

2012-02-28 · near (4bk)brookings, Curry, Oregon

66 MG

Magnitude

Event narrative

A spotter 1SE Brookings reported this gust at 28/1725 PST. The Curry Coastal Pilot newspaper reported that a 60 foot fir tree on Pacific Avenue was knocked over by a wind gust. Lightning and penny size hail was reported in Port Orford and Gold Beach. Power outages were also reported.

Wider weather episode

A post-frontal squall line developed off the southern Oregon coast with strong winds and frequent lightning. A Special Marine Warning was issued for this system, and three Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued when it moved onshore. Only one verifying land-based wind report was received, but based on similar radar signatures, it is assumed that the other warnings verified as well.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 360373. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.