High Wind Warning Issued for Lower Columbia Basin and Blue Mountain Foothills
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of Oregon and Washington, forecasting gusts up to 60 mph and potential power outages through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Oregon and Washington
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pendleton
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 Oregon and Washington.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pendleton, OR, has issued a High Wind Warning (HWW) for several regions across Oregon and Washington. The alert is effective starting Wednesday evening.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic area including:
- Oregon: Lower Columbia Basin, Foothills of the Northern and Southern Blue Mountains, and North Central Oregon.
- Washington: Lower Columbia Basin and the Foothills of the Blue Mountains.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected zones are urged to take the following precautions:
- Secure all loose outdoor objects that could be damaged or blown away by the wind.
- Be vigilant for falling debris and tree limbs while outdoors.
- Exercise extreme caution if driving, particularly for those operating high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds are forecast at sustained speeds of 20 to 30 mph. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph. The strongest winds are anticipated in the Hanford area, as well as over higher elevations and exposed ridges. Additionally, patchy blowing dust may occur, which could significantly reduce visibility for motorists. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is in effect from 8:00 PM Wednesday until 11:00 AM PDT Thursday. Forecasters indicate the primary window for the most intense wind activity will occur between 8:00 PM and 2:00 AM.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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