Winds exceed 80 mph in the Inland NW, knocking down trees and power lines
By Melissa Luck
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SPOKANE, Wash. (KXLY) — Winds exceeded 80 miles per hour in parts of the Inland Northwest Wednesday, knocking down trees and taking out power for tens of thousands of people.
The National Weather Service reported gusts of 84 miles per hour at the Pullman/Moscow Airport, 84 mph at the Lewiston Airport, 75 mph at Spokane International and 66 mph in Coeur d’Alene.
In comparison, the devastating Spokane wind storm of 2015 saw a peak gust of 71 mph.
As of Wednesday morning at 7 am, Avista reported more than 60,000 people without power.
At 22nd and Bernard on Spokane’s south hill, several large trees are down, including one blocking Bernard completely.
Crews all over the region are busy clearing trees and power lines. Most school districts are either canceling or delaying schools for the day.
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