Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 9:30AM PDT until March 12 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 9:30am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon 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 over higher elevations
and wind-proned areas, including Highway 97 in the Simcoe
Highlands and along Interstate 90 east of Ellensburg. 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:
Kittitas Valley; Simcoe Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov