Windstorm knocks out power in Pendleton
PENDLETON, Ore. - A windstorm has knocked over trees in Pendleton. Utility lines have also fallen, cutting electricity.
Pacific Power tells KEPR electricity was lost near Hawthorne School.
100 customers are without power - down from 3,050 earlier. Crews don't have an exact estimate when power will be restored.
The National Weather Service recorded sustained winds of 35 mph and even a wind gust of 61 mph around noon.
A Millton-Freewater weather station recorded a 76 mph gust.
A viewer shared a photo of a fallen tree from Frazer Avenue in Pendleton.
To report a power outage, call Pacific Power at 877-508-5088.
Stay with Action News, KEPRTV.com, Facebook & Twitter for updates.
Pacific Power tells KEPR electricity was lost near Hawthorne School.
100 customers are without power - down from 3,050 earlier. Crews don't have an exact estimate when power will be restored.
The National Weather Service recorded sustained winds of 35 mph and even a wind gust of 61 mph around noon.
A Millton-Freewater weather station recorded a 76 mph gust.
A viewer shared a photo of a fallen tree from Frazer Avenue in Pendleton.
To report a power outage, call Pacific Power at 877-508-5088.
Stay with Action News, KEPRTV.com, Facebook & Twitter for updates.
Wow, haven't heard of any thing here. but did have some bad wind and rain for awhile.
My Van was not important I was glad the children were safe :)
UPDATE: 1,648 customers are without power. Crews say electricity should be restored by 7:30 p.m.
Doesn't surprise me Pendleton is full of old real old trees
Little windy.
Holy hellacious winds, Batman.
AnneMarie Angels....glad everyone is okay!
crazy
I hope no one was in the van. Scary what wind and rain can do.
What's with the tractor tires??
wow, big tree and not much roots!!! shallow roots!!!
Hope no one was in that mini van under the tree.
I hate when the trees are downed.
Well that totally blows!!!! Hopefully noone was injured!