WIND ADVISORY FOR: Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington Kittitas Valley Lower Columbia Basin of Washington Simcoe Highlands ...Strong winds across portions of southeast washington and northeast oregon sunday night and monday... .A pacific system with a strong cold front will move through the region sunday night. This system will increase winds due to strong cold air advection and very tight surface pressure gradients. ...Wind advisory remains in effect from 11 pm sunday to 5 pm pdt monday... A wind advisory remains in effect from 11 pm sunday to 5 pm pdt monday. * Timing: the cold front will move through the region between 11 pm sunday night and 5 am monday morning. Strong winds may accompany the cold frontal passage. Otherwise...Winds will increase one to two hours after passage. Peak winds should occur monday morning and early afternoon. * Winds: west to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph. * Impacts: the strong winds will make travel difficult for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be lifted by the wind. Minor tree and property damage is also possible. Local blowing dust may be possible in areas that do not see a lot of rain. A wind advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast between 30 and 39 mph or gusts ranging from 45 to 57 mph. Winds of these magnitudes can make driving difficult...Especially for high profile vehicles. Minor property damage may also occur. For additional weather information...Check our web site at Weather.Gov/pendleton.
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 03:30:47 +0000
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