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High Wind in Western Skagit County, Washington

High Wind March 10, 2016 · Western Skagit County, Washington

43 mph

Measured sustained (37 kt)

$20K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Mt. Vernon recorded wind of 43g55 mph.

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 615027. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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