Thunderstorm Wind — Douglas, Oregon

2014-08-11 · near Sutherlin, Douglas, Oregon

Event narrative

A member of the public submitted a photograph showing a large tree that was apparently felled by strong winds, severely damaging a carport when it fell.

Wider weather episode

Monsoonal moisture combined with surface heating to fuel thunderstorm development on this day. Some of the thunderstorms became severe.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 530586. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.