Microburst Wreaks Havoc at Spokane Garden Center

Spokane Garden Center Hit by Unexpected Microburst A powerful microburst unexpectedly struck Ruggerio's Ace Hardware in Spokane, Washington, on May 4th, causing significant damage to the store's outdoor plant displays. Security camera footage shows the sudden onset of strong winds, tossing plants and metal display stands across the parking lot. A store employee, seen in the video, was luckily unharmed but witnessed the event firsthand. "It happened so fast," the employee stated, "One minute I was watering plants, the next, everything was flying around." The microburst, a localized column of sinking air, is a relatively rare weather phenomenon. The damage to the plant displays was substantial, with numerous plants uprooted and scattered. The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of weather events, even in seemingly calm conditions. Ruggerio's Ace Hardware is assessing the damage and plans to clean up and restock their plant displays as soon as possible. The incident has also sparked conversations about the importance of weather preparedness and awareness.