High Wind in Southern Coast, Oregon

High Wind February 7, 1998 · Southern Coast, Oregon

The wider storm

A series of incoming low pressure systems sustained tight south-southeast pressure gradients. High wind gusts were localized but were as high as 70 mph in Ashland where trees and power lines were downed. A roof was also reported to have blown off of a house. The highest gusts was 81 mph at Cape Blanco. Wind gusts include: 50 mph at Talent, 63 mph at Ashland airport, 62 mph at Buckhorn Mtn, 55 mph at Brookings, 47 mph at NWSO MFR, 43 mph at Brookings. 1500 homes and businesses in Ashland lost power.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5631694. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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