High Wind — Western Whatcom, Washington

1999-03-02 to 1999-03-03 · Western Whatcom, Washington

Wider weather episode

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_id 5692910. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.