High Wind in Lewiston Area, Idaho

High Wind March 28, 2021 · Lewiston Area, Idaho

64 mph

Measured gust (56 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Sustained west-southwest winds reached 40 mph for several hours across the southern Idaho Panhandle behind a powerful cold front. Gusts of 60 mph or higher were recorded at the Shirrod Hill Idaho Department of Transportation site.

The wider storm

A passing cold front produced strong winds in the Idaho Panhandle on March 28th. Winds reached gusts of 50-65 mph. These powerful winds downed many trees, especially in the Coeur d'Alene area. The strongest winds and damage occurred in the late afternoon and early evening which created hazardous roadways for the evening commute.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 949446. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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