Thunderstorm Wind — Washington, Idaho

2002-07-25 · near Weiser, Washington, Idaho

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Thunderstorm winds brought down trees and power lines which left over 5000 homes and businesses without power. Winds also kicked up dust which reduced visibility to near zero on Interstate 84 near Blacks Creek Road. This resulted in a 12 car pileup in which four persons were injured. Wind gusts were measured at 62 mph at KTVB TV in Meridian and at 69 mph at Dead Indian RAWS in western Washington County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5309846. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.