Thunderstorm Wind — Pacific, Washington

2018-01-18 · near Ilwaco, Pacific, Washington

Event narrative

Weather station on Cape Disappointment recorded wind gusts up to 67 mph.

Wider weather episode

A broad low pressure system off the coast of Washington and Oregon destabilized the atmosphere enough to generate a severe thunderstorm along the South Washington Coast. Cape Disappointment saw high winds from this storm.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 737880. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.