Where Portland's cherry blossoms stand after Friday's winds

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Gusty winds Friday helped put an end to Portland's waterfront cherry blossoms prematurely.

Wind gusts Friday nearly hit 30-40 mph along the Willamette Valley. The combination of record-breaking heat, heavy rain, and gusty winds helped to end the cherry blossoms nearly a week earlier than anticipated. The record-breaking heat in the 80s on Tuesday and Wednesday helped to speed up the blooming process. The blooms popped earlier this week.

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