Strong Wind — Western Whatcom County, Washington

2021-10-25 · Western Whatcom County, Washington

Event narrative

ASOS at Bellingham airport reported a gust of 47 mph on 10/24 at 1645L.

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 989890. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.