Monday, November 13, 2006

Windstorm A Bust? 44 mph at KMMV 30mph West Mac

The windstorm that once threatened McMinnville and the NW has past us now, giving McMinnville below High Wind Criteria the NWS established, at 44mph. To be considered a High Wind Warning..you have to have gust's 58 mph+. In my opinion, yes..my opinion, this windstorm was a bust for us here in mac. I went and did some survey around the city and down trees were kept to a minimum. Another story if you head west into the Coast Range where down tree's closed Highway 18 for most of the day. The coast reported triple digit windspeeds with 103 at Cape Blanco. Hurricane force winds are categorized at 75mph+. Obviously this storm will stay out of the top 5 windstorms, so that will stay untouched...for now. Power outages were reported in the greater portland metro area, 60mph gust was reported on a bridge in Portland. Next system arrives Wednesday for more unsettled conditions. If you had damage or took pictures of storm or damage then please send them!

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