Wind Advisory for Harney Co., Baker Co., Malheur Co., and Lower Treasure Valley

By Shannon McKone on Thursday, August 5th, 2021 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News Eastern/Southeast Oregon Top Stories

(The following advisories were issued by the National Weather Service)

HARNEY CO., BAKER CO., MALHEUR CO.
Wind Advisory
*NOAA Issue Date: 8/5/2021 01:41:00 AM
* What: West winds 15 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 55 MPH expected.
* Where: Harney county, Baker county and Malheur county.
* When: From 6 PM MDT /5 PM PDT/ this evening to 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ Friday.
* Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few Power outages may result.
* Additional details: A cold front, along with gusts from thunderstorms, will result in a period of strong winds tonight.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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LOWER TREASURE VALLEY
Wind Advisory
* What: Northwest winds 20 to 30 MPH with gusts up to 50 MPH expected.
* Where: Portions of southeast Oregon and southwest and west central Idaho.
* When: From 10 PM MDT /9 PM PDT/ this evening to 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ Friday.
* Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few Power outages may result.
* Additional details
A cold front, along with gusts from thunderstorms, will result in a period of strong winds tonight.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.