High Wind — Northwest Interior, Washington

1999-02-02 · Northwest Interior, Washington

Wider weather episode

Along the coast, sustained winds of 40 mph were reported. The peak gust of 68 mph was reported from Friday Harbor. 60,000 customers were without power and the Hood Canal Bridge was temporally closed. High winds ripped several roofs off buildings, pushed boat houses off their moorings and caused trees to fall on two houses.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5687877. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.