High Wind — Admiralty Inlet Area, Washington
2017-05-23 · Admiralty Inlet Area, Washington
52 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Whidbey Island NAS ASOS recorded 41-43 mph sustained wind, with gusts to 60 mph. Around 10,000 customers lost power, mainly on Whidbey and Camano Islands. A heron rookery was wiped out near Anacortes.
Wider weather episode
High wind occurred on Whidbey Island from westerlies down the strait.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 701774. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.