Thunderstorm Wind in Asotin County, Washington

Thunderstorm Wind July 22, 2014 · Asotin County, Washington

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Trained spotter estimated thunderstorm winds of 55 to 60 mph in Anatone near the intersection of Highway 129 and Pine Street. Tree limbs branches were down across town. Hail to the size of pennies was also observed. Larger hail likely accompanied the storms prior to moving into Anatone.

The wider storm

The passage of an upper-level trough provided the lift and instability necessary for strong thunderstorms near the Blue Mountains. The storms produced strong winds and large hail at times. One storm tracked through Asotin County and through the community of Anatone.

Began near Mountain View (46.0295, -117.3106).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 532105. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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