High Wind in Eastern Lemhi County, Idaho

High Wind June 6, 2019 · Eastern Lemhi County, Idaho

59 mph

Measured gust (51 kt)

$5K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Strong winds were observed during the evening of the 6th in Salmon as well as in the neighboring foothills west and south of town. The peak gust of 59 mph was measured by a trained spotter just west of downtown Salmon with other sites measuring wind gust to 50 mph. Several large trees and branches came down, damaging vehicles and blocking local roads briefly. Power outages were also noted.

The wider storm

The combination of a cold front passage and outflow winds from nearby showers brought strong winds during the early evening hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 827091. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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