High Wind — Central Oregon Coast, Oregon

2021-01-02 to 2021-01-03 · Central Oregon Coast, Oregon

Event narrative

The Yaquina Bridge sensor (ODT38) reported a sustained wind of 53 mph gusting to 75 mph. Other wind reports in the area: Yachats (E1135) 45 mph gusting to 66 mph, Newport C-MAN (NWPO3) 48 mph gusting to 59 mph, Depoe Bay (AV088) gust to 58 mph, Yachats (E1135) 45 mph gusting to 66 mph and Lincoln City Roads End (F0047) gust to 60 mph.

Wider weather episode

In a series of strong fronts to affect the region early in the new year, this one brought high winds to the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 940003. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.