Thunderstorm Wind — Asotin, Washington

2019-06-26 · near Clarkston Hgts, Asotin, Washington

Event narrative

A member of the public reported large tree branches and power lines down in Clarkston.

Wider weather episode

Moist and unstable southerly flow over eastern Washington ahead of an offshore upper level low pressure promoted the development of thunderstorms during the afternoon of June 26th over eastern Washington and 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 southeastern Washington became severe with reports of downed trees and power lines in the Lewiston/Clarkston area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 833845. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.