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shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
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Da Hood & Da Wood
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 Wed Dec 17, 25 10:32 am Hell of a storm! |
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I daresay I witnessed some of the highest gusts I've ever seen in the gorge. I stepped outside at 2 AM when my backup generator kicked on to check on some danger trees here in Underwood. I was in bathrobe and slippers - felt like it was 60F! Just then a freight train of a gust convinced me to jump in the van to go sleep in a nearby clearing - I guesstimate it was ~80 MPH! Event Site reading shows ~63 MPH microburst at that time, so up here at elevation it was likely over 70. I heard two trees drop in the nearby forest (confirmed this morning), but nothing threatened the house like it did last year (pictured). Hope everyone fared OK!
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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Camas
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| Thu Dec 18, 25 1:20 pm |
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 Glad all is OK at your place!
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shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
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Da Hood & Da Wood
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| Sat Dec 20, 25 11:08 am |
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Thanks @Nak! Turns out there were some nasty building casualties in Hood River Heights, and a nearby house in Underwood had a widowmaker penetrate a kitchen ceiling a few feet from a gentleman who was looking out the window to check on the situation. No human casualties, fortunately. Neighbor's weather station confirmed the microburst I felt was 77 MPH, and there were many record-breaking gusts measured nearby.
Friend sent this from a Farcebook posting:
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