High Wind — Western Whatcom, Washington

1998-11-12 · Western Whatcom, Washington

Wider weather episode

Sustained winds of 40 to 50 mph hit most of Whidbey Island. A large tree was knocked down onto a main transmission line, which in turn knocked out power to over 5,500 electricity customers. It also damaged electrical wire, insulators and 5 power poles.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5677249. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.