High Wind in North Coast, Washington

High Wind March 10, 2016 · North Coast, Washington

62 mph

Measured gust (54 kt)

$20K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Destruction Island had sustained wind of 50+ KT for several hours. This verifies high wind on the north coast. La Push also recorded 43g62 mph for a few hours.

The wider storm

High wind occurred for several hours on the coast and over the north interior. Power out to about 50000 customers. Hood Canal bridge closed for 2 hours. Ferry service suspended. A 75 year old fishing boat was destroy when it broke free from its moorage and was pounded against some rocks.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 615024. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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