High Wind Warning Issued for Northern Blue Mountain Foothills in Oregon
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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 the Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, effective from Saturday night through Sunday evening.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Blue Mountains, Oregon
- 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 Northern Blue Mountains, Oregon.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pendleton, OR, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains. This severe weather alert indicates that hazardous wind conditions are likely and expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon (Zone ORZ507).
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area should watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use extreme caution if you must drive, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Residents should also prepare for potential power outages, as damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines.
Expected Conditions
South winds are forecast to range between 25 and 35 mph, with peak gusts expected to reach up to 60 mph. These conditions are capable of causing property damage and significant travel disruptions.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning goes into effect at 10:00 PM PST this evening, Saturday, February 21, 2026. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 10:00 PM PST on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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