High Wind — W Pacific, Washington

2003-01-01 to 2003-01-02 · W Pacific, Washington

Wider weather episode

A Pacific weather system brought high winds to the Southwest Washington Coast. Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment reported sustained winds at 60 mph with gusts to 70 mph. Elsewhere on the peninsula wind gusts were estimated at 50 to 60 mph. The Long Beach "Chinook Observer" reported 3000 North Peninsula homes lost power when power lines were downed by falling trees and limbs.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5339086. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.