High Wind — Central Coast, Oregon

1999-01-28 to 1999-01-29 · Central Coast, Oregon

Wider weather episode

The strongest Pacific windstorm of the month blew down trees and caused damages. Maximum reported winds included 55 mph gusting to 80 mph at Canon Beach, gusts to 70 mph at Arch Cape, 50 mph gusting to 68 mph at Netarts, gusts to 63 mph at Clatsop Spit at the mouth of the Columbia River, 47 mph gusting to 61 mph at Newport, a gust to 61 mph at Astoria, and 46 mph gusting to 58 mph at Sea lion Caves.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5689618. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.