Wind Advisories issued for around the region
By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 in Columbia Basin News Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
NORTHEAST OREGON- The National Weather Service has issued Wind Advisories for a variety of locations in Northeast Oregon. All advisories are listed below.
(Information from NOAA)
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains
What: Southwest winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 55 MPH expected.
Where: Foothills of the southern Blue Mountains of Oregon.
When: Until 7 AM PST Thursday.
Impacts Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few Power outages may result.
Additional details The strongest winds will occur right at the base of the Blue Mountains. 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, WA-Blue Mnts Foothills
What: South winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 55 MPH expected.
Where: In Oregon, foothills of the northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington.
When: From 7 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Thursday.
Impacts Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few Power outages may result. Additional details The strongest winds will occur right at the base of the blue and Wallowa mountains, including areas such as cabbage hill along i-84.
Precautionary/preparedness actions… Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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John Day Basin
What: South winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 55 MPH expected.
Where: John Day basin.
When: From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Thursday.
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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Wallowa Co.
What: South winds 30 to 40 MPH with gusts up to 55 MPH expected.
Where: Wallowa county.
When: From 1 AM to 4 PM PST Thursday. Impacts Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few Power outages may result.
Additional details The strongest winds will occur right at the base of the Wallowa mountains.
Precautionary/preparedness actions… Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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Grand Ronde Valley
What: South winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 55 MPH expected.
Where: Grande Ronde Valley.
When: From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM PST Thursday.
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.
