High Wind in W Pierce, Washington

High Wind March 2, 1999 – March 3, 1999 · W Pierce, Washington

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The wider storm

Sustained winds of 35 to 50 mph over all of western Washington knocked out power to 200,000 people. One man died when his car was struck by a fallen tree. Fallen trees also damaged 2 houses and several cars. Ferry services were delayed, the 520 bridge was closed for the first time since 1995 and most schools in Kitsap Co were closed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5692908. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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