Strong Wind — Moses Lake Area, Washington

2021-07-31 · Moses Lake Area, Washington

Event narrative

There were reports of a power pole and lines down due to strong winds. Blowing dust reduced visibility across Highway 28 in Soap Lake.

Wider weather episode

A wave over south Central Oregon will lifted northward brought an increase in showers and thunderstorms. Elevated thunderstorms developed across the Columbia Basin and produced gusty outflow winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 972655. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.