High Wind Warning Issued for Grande Ronde Valley; Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Pendleton OR has issued a High Wind Warning for the Grande Ronde Valley, effective from 10 PM tonight through 10 PM Sunday, with gusts reaching 60 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Grande Ronde Valley, Oregon
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pendleton OR
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Grande Ronde Valley, Oregon.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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