High Wind — Upper Columbia Basin, Washington
2021-04-18 · Upper Columbia Basin, Washington
60 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A CWOP site in Washtucna measured a 69 mph maximum wind gust.
Wider weather episode
A robust cold front, accompanied by strong north to northeast winds, passed through eastern Washington on April 18th. Evening winds reached gusts in the range of 40-60 mph. The current drought, with loose field soils, produced the prime conditions for blowing dust from the strong winds.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 954701. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.