WIND ADVISORY ISSUED FOR: Clackamas County Columbia County Multnomah County Washington County ...Wind advisory remains in effect until 6 pm pst this evening for the north willamette valley and clark county...Including the portland and vancouver metro area... A wind advisory remains in effect until 6 pm pst this evening. * Winds: east to northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. Some gusts of 50 to 55 mph can be expected in highly exposed locations near the columbia gorge and in the west hills of portland. * Timing: through tuesday. * Timing of strongest winds: through 11 am tuesday. * Wind chill: with such winds...Temperatures will feel like 5 to 20 degrees above zero. Dress warmly if you plan to be out and about later tonight. If you have pets outdoors...Ensure that they have proper warm shelter. * Locations include: vancouver...Battle ground...Washougal... Hillsboro...Portland...Oregon city...Gresham * Impacts: these winds will cause some scattered tree damage... Potentially leading to a few power disruptions around the area. The strong and gusty east winds will also cause travel problems for trucks...Trailers...And other high profile vehicles especially on bridges crossing the columbia river.
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:28:31 +0000