Strong Wind in Moses Lake Area, Washington

Strong Wind April 18, 2021 · Moses Lake Area, Washington

40 mph

Measured gust (35 kt)

$20K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

A Mesonet station in Beverly observed wind gusts 30-40 mph. There were reports of several broken power poles and power lines covering streets.

The wider storm

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 954703. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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