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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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

โ€ฆHIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO

10 AM PST WEDNESDAYโ€ฆ

* WHATโ€ฆSouth to southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60

  mph possible.

* WHEREโ€ฆFoothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon, North Central

  Oregon, and Central Oregon.

* WHENโ€ฆFrom 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTSโ€ฆDamaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.

  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,

  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONSโ€ฆ

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 โ€“ 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

โ€ฆHIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO

10 AM PST WEDNESDAYโ€ฆ

* WHATโ€ฆSouth to Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60

  mph expected.

* WHEREโ€ฆFoothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington.

* WHENโ€ฆFrom 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTSโ€ฆDamaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.

  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,

  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONSโ€ฆ

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 โ€“ 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

โ€ฆWIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM

PST WEDNESDAYโ€ฆ

* WHATโ€ฆSoutheast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph

  expected.

* WHEREโ€ฆJohn Day Basin, Grande Ronde Valley, and Lower Columbia

  Basin of Oregon.

* WHENโ€ฆFrom 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTSโ€ฆGusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONSโ€ฆ

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high

profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

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PDT


URGENT โ€“ 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/

โ€ฆWIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING TO

10 AM PST /11 AM MST/ WEDNESDAYโ€ฆ

* WHATโ€ฆSoutheast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph

  expected.

* WHEREโ€ฆBaker County and Oregon Lower Treasure Valley. Especially

  in higher terrain and the I-84 corridor.

* WHENโ€ฆFrom 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ this evening to 10 AM PST /11 AM

  MST/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTSโ€ฆGusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONSโ€ฆ

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high

profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

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JM


URGENT โ€“ 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

โ€ฆWIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST

WEDNESDAYโ€ฆ

* WHATโ€ฆSouth southeasterly winds 20 to 30 mph with general gusts

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

  mph.

* WHEREโ€ฆHarney County, especially in the south.

* WHENโ€ฆFrom 7 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTSโ€ฆGusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONSโ€ฆ

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high

profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

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