Strong Wind — Lower Columbia Basin, Oregon

2016-02-19 · Lower Columbia Basin, Oregon

Wider weather episode

A convective, but non-thunder producing squall line pushed through the Hermiston and Pendleton area. Strong winds were associated with this squall. Spotters reported damage to roofs at the Hospital in Hermiston, as well as a shed and an electric company car was blown over. Air conditioner blown off a roof at the Hermiston Cinema. A 53 MPH wind gust reported at KHRI.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 623429. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.