Strong Wind — Central Coast, Washington

2021-10-24 · Central Coast, Washington

Event narrative

Hoqium ASOS at the airport reported a gust of 56 mph around 1615L on 10/24.

Wider weather episode

An active weather pattern set up in October, bringing multiple rounds of wind and precipitation to both the lowlands and mountains of western Washington. A particularly stronger system in late October was responsible for stronger winds, heavier precipitation, and high surf. A High Wind Warning was in effect for the Coast, Western Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the Northern Interior locations, with a Wind Advisory for much of the Puget Sound vicinity and Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 989888. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.