The National Weather Service in Spokane confirmed a jaw-dropping 99 mph wind gust at Alder Ridge.
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If you stepped outside this morning and thought, Wow, that wind feels different, you weren’t imagining it. That shocking number stands out, even for a region used to strong wind events. That kind of gust is strong enough to down trees, toss unsecured objects, and rattle just about everything in its path. Luckily, there is not much on top of Alder Ridge to blow away, and now I think I know why.
Strong winds will continue this AM. Here are some reported wind gusts:
Alder Ridge: 99 mphLewiston AP: 84 mphPullman/Moscow Regional AP: 81 mphSpokane Intl AP: 75 mphFelts Field: 67 mphCda AP: 66 mphPangborn Memorial AP: 63 mphGrant County Intl AP: 60 mph#wawx#idwx…