High Wind Warning Issued for Grande Ronde Valley; Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Pendleton, OR, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Grande Ronde Valley. This follows a Wind Advisory currently in effect for the region. The alert indicates that severe weather conditions are likely and expected.

Affected Areas

The primary area impacted by this alert is the Grande Ronde Valley in Oregon (UGC: ORZ049).

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use extreme caution if you must drive, as winds of this magnitude make travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Ensure that unsecured outdoor objects are moved inside or tied down to prevent them from being blown away.

Expected Conditions

• High Wind Warning Conditions: South winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
• Wind Advisory Conditions: South winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
• Potential Impacts: Damaging winds are capable of blowing down trees and power lines. Tree limbs could be blown down, and a few power outages may result.

Timeline

• Wind Advisory: Remains in effect until 10:00 PM PST Saturday, February 21.
• High Wind Warning: Effective from 10:00 PM PST Saturday, February 21, until 10:00 PM PST Sunday, February 22.