Thunderstorm Wind — Nez Perce, Idaho
2019-06-26 · near Lewiston, Nez Perce, Idaho
$2K
Property damage
52 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A member of the public reported large tree branches broken and power lines down in Lewiston.
Wider weather episode
Moist and unstable southerly flow over north Idaho ahead of an offshore upper level low pressure promoted the development of thunderstorms during the afternoon of June 26th over the Idaho Panhandle. While numerous reports of 45 to 55 mph wind gusts and some reports of dime sized hail were received, a few of these storms over the central Idaho panhandle became severe with reports of downed trees and power lines in the Lewiston area.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 833844. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.