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High Wind in West Columbia River Gorge, Washington
High Wind January 16, 2000 · West Columbia River Gorge, Washington
The wider storm
An intense low pressure center moved over the area from the Pacific bringing very strong winds to the area. Cape Disappointment reported gusts to 109 mph, Ocean Park estimated gusts at 85 to 100 mph with many trees down, and Bay Center reported gusts to 65 mph. Inland, Vancouver had gusts to 67 mph, Hockinson 68 mph, Raymond gusts to 65 lmph and Camas 39 mph with gusts to 54 mph. Numerous downed trees and power outages were reported.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5131091. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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