High Wind in Northwest Interior, Washington

High Wind March 12, 2003 – March 13, 2003 · Northwest Interior, Washington

61 mph

Measured gust (53 kt)

The wider storm

Two frontal systems brought very windy conditions to western Washington for nearly 24 hours. Strongest winds were along the coast and in the north interior. Trees fell on nearly a dozen houses or mobile homes, and in one instance, killed a person. One industrial building had its roof blown off. There were power outages to about 100,000 homes and businesses, as well as blocked roads from fallen trees or utility lines.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5344727. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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