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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1243 AM PST Tue Dec 16 2025

ORZ041-044-507-508-510-WAZ024-026>029-521-162300-
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Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon-Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-North Central
Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Kittitas Valley-
Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-Foothills of the
Blue Mountains of Washington-Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Athena, Pilot Rock, Goldendale, Walla
Walla, Hermiston, Connell, Heppner, Ione, Yakima, Condon, Dayton,
Tri-Cities, Sunnyside, Prosser, Dufur, Pendleton, Waitsburg,
Thorp, Ellensburg, White Salmon, The Dalles, Maupin, Arlington,
Bickleton, Moro, Boardman, Toppenish, Fossil, and Naches
1243 AM PST Tue Dec 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4
PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Oregon and
  central, south central, and southeast Washington.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts along the foothills of the Blue
  Mountains may potentially exceed 70 mph at time during the
  overnight period Tuesday into Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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/O.CON.KPDT.HW.W.0006.251217T0600Z-251218T0000Z/
Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Redmond, Prineville, Bend, and Madras
1243 AM PST Tue Dec 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4
PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Oregon.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

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Grande Ronde Valley-Wallowa County-John Day Basin-
Including the cities of La Grande, Dayville, Spray, Mitchell,
Monument, John Day, Joseph, Wallowa, Cove, Elgin, Union, and
Enterprise
1243 AM PST Tue Dec 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...John Day Basin, Grande Ronde Valley, and Wallowa County.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

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