Headline:
Wind Advisory issued August 21 at 1:09PM PDT until August 22 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:09pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, hot conditions with afternoon high
temperatures of 90 to 95 degrees. This will pose a moderate risk of
heat-related illness. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to
30 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 PM PDT this evening. For the
Wind Advisory, from 2 PM to 10 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot
temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
For sheltering information and other human services in your area,
dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or
wa211.org for Washington anytime.
Area Description:
Kittitas Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov