High Wind in Western Whatcom, Washington

High Wind November 12, 1998 · Western Whatcom, Washington

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The wider storm

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 5677249. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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