Wind Advisories for the Grand Ronde Valley and Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains
By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Friday, March 8th, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
EASTERN OREGON – The National Weather Service has issued wind advisories for areas including the Grand Ronde Valley and the Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains. Those weather alerts are as follows:
Grand Ronde Valley
What: South winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 55 MPH expected.
Where: Grande Ronde Valley.
When: From 7 PM Friday to 3 PM PST Saturday.
Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few Power outages may result.
Precautionary/preparedness actions… Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains
What: Southeast winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 55 MPH expected for the base of the northern Blue Mountains of Oregon.
Where: Foothills of the northern Blue Mountains of Oregon.
When: From 7 PM Friday to 3 PM PST Saturday.
Impacts Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few Power outages may result.
Additional details Wind gusts along i-84 at the base of the Blue Mountains, including deadman pass, may reach over 60 MPH.
Precautionary/preparedness actions… Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
