Wind warnings and advisories in place for Eastern Oregon/Washington

By on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

EASTERN OREGON/WASHINGTON – Expect high winds Tuesday afternoon to last into Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service has issued High Wind Warnings and Advisories throughout the region. View the agencyโ€™s releases in full below:

(From The National Weather Service in Pendleton, OR)

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Pendleton OR

1259 AM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

ORZ507-508-510-511-192300-

/O.CON.KPDT.HW.W.0005.241120T0000Z-241120T1800Z/

Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Foothills of

the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-North Central Oregon-

Central Oregon-

Including the cities of Heppner, Redmond, Bend, Madras, Athena,

Moro, Dufur, Prineville, Pilot Rock, Maupin, Condon, Pendleton,

and Fossil

1259 AM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO

10 AM PST WEDNESDAY…

* WHAT…South to southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60

  mph possible.

* WHERE…Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon, North Central

  Oregon, and Central Oregon.

* WHEN…From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.

  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,

  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and

avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution

if you must drive.

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URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Pendleton OR

1259 AM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

WAZ029-192300-

/O.CON.KPDT.HW.W.0005.241120T0000Z-241120T1800Z/

Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-

Including the cities of Walla Walla, Dayton, and Waitsburg

1259 AM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO

10 AM PST WEDNESDAY…

* WHAT…South to Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60

  mph expected.

* WHERE…Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington.

* WHEN…From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.

  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,

  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and

avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution

if you must drive.

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URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Pendleton OR

1259 AM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

ORZ044-049-505-192300-

/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0041.241120T0000Z-241120T1800Z/

Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-Grande Ronde Valley-John Day Basin-

Including the cities of Mitchell, Union, Spray, Boardman,

Hermiston, Cove, Elgin, Monument, La Grande, Dayville, Ione, and

John Day

1259 AM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM

PST WEDNESDAY…

* WHAT…Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph

  expected.

* WHERE…John Day Basin, Grande Ronde Valley, and Lower Columbia

  Basin of Oregon.

* WHEN…From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree

  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high

profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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PDT


URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Boise ID

844 AM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

ORZ062-064-200045-

/O.NEW.KBOI.WI.Y.0024.241120T0300Z-241120T1800Z/

Baker County-Oregon Lower Treasure Valley-

Including the cities of Nyssa, Baker, and Ontario

844 AM PST Tue Nov 19 2024 /944 AM MST Tue Nov 19 2024/

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING TO

10 AM PST /11 AM MST/ WEDNESDAY…

* WHAT…Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph

  expected.

* WHERE…Baker County and Oregon Lower Treasure Valley. Especially

  in higher terrain and the I-84 corridor.

* WHEN…From 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ this evening to 10 AM PST /11 AM

  MST/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree

  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high

profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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JM


URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Boise ID

844 AM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

ORZ061-200045-

/O.NEW.KBOI.WI.Y.0024.241120T0300Z-241120T1800Z/

Harney County-

Including the cities of Dunnean, Diamond, Burns, Venator, Crane,

New Princeton, and Buchanan

844 AM PST Tue Nov 19 2024

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST

WEDNESDAY…

* WHAT…South southeasterly winds 20 to 30 mph with general gusts

  of 35 to 45 mph expected. Localized gusts could be as high as 50

  mph.

* WHERE…Harney County, especially in the south.

* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree

  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high

profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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