There's a nice observation point across the river from me that I've gone to a few times with friends and relatives, but it wasn't so nice a couple of days ago!
http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/122-mph-winds-wreak-havoc-with-Oregon-tourists-241966801.html I used to have a house at the top of a ridge that faced East near this and the last winter I was there I had
sustained winds (not just gusts) of over 80 mph! I still get strong winds here occasionally (including some around 50 mph over the last few days), but I don't miss being the one to block the wind for all those with homes behind me.