High Wind in Western Whatcom, Washington

High Wind October 29, 1997 – October 30, 1997 · Western Whatcom, Washington

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The wider storm

Winds at the Bellingham airport were sustained 31 mph with gusts to 51 mph through most of the night. Out over the waters around Lummi Island a 58 foot boat, the Miss Lindsay, with 4 people aboard was overturned and the four onboard perished. Wind waves of 5 to 6 feet were suspected in their deaths.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5617197. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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