High Wind — Coast Range of Nw Oregon, Oregon

2016-10-13 · Coast Range of Nw Oregon, Oregon

Event narrative

Weather station at Mount Hebo, elevation approximately 3000 feet, recorded wind gusts peaking at 63 mph. In an adjacent zone, the broadcast media also reported a trees down along Chehalem Valley road. Also, media outlets reported a tree fell over highway 47 near Beaver Creek Trailhead and a vehicle was stuck on the tree.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system moved up the Coast bringing strong winds to the North Oregon Coast, North Oregon Coast Range, and North and Central Willamette Valley.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 662963. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.