High Wind Warning Issued for Wenatchee Area and Okanogan Valley
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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 parts of Central Washington, with gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause power outages and hazardous travel conditions.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central Washington
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Spokane
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 Central Washington.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Spokane, WA, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Wenatchee Area, Okanogan Valley, and Central Chelan County. This alert is classified as a severe event with likely certainty.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts several locations across the region, including:
- Cities and Airports: Wenatchee, Omak, Okanogan, Chelan, Leavenworth, Cashmere, Entiat, Brewster, Oroville, Bridgeport, Tonasket, and Pangborn Airport.
- Passes and Canyons: Disautel Pass, Number 1 Canyon, and Number 2 Canyon.
- Other Communities: Plain and Nespelem.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for southwest winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph. In mountainous terrain, wind gusts may reach as high as 75 mph.
Additional details indicate that the strongest wind gusts in the Okanogan Valley are expected south of Omak. Areas between Omak and Oroville are likely to see gusts between 40 and 50 mph.
What You Should Do
To ensure safety during this windstorm, the National Weather Service recommends the following actions:
- Seek Shelter: Remain in the lower levels of your home and stay away from windows.
- Watch for Hazards: Be alert for falling debris and tree limbs. Damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are anticipated.
- Travel Caution: Use extreme caution if you must drive. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is in effect from 8:00 PM PDT on Wednesday, March 11, until 11:00 AM PDT on Thursday, March 12.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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