High Wind — San Juan, Washington
2016-03-10 · San Juan, Washington
$20K
Property damage
54 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Lopez Island recorded 53g62 mph for several hours. Decatur Island observed 40g57 mph.
Wider weather episode
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_id 615028. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.