Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 1:29AM PDT until March 12 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 1:29am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington,
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, and North Central
Oregon.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Patchy blowing dust may reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest winds expected in the Hanford area,
and over higher elevations and exposed ridges. The primary window
of strongest winds is expected 8 pm to 2 am.
Instruction:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use
caution if you must drive.
Area Description:
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov