High Wind Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
215 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
ORZ041-044-510-WAZ024-029-521-161500-
/O.CON.KPDT.HW.A.0004.251217T0600Z-251218T0000Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon-North Central Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of
Washington-Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-Simcoe
Highlands-
Including the cities of Bickleton, Boardman, Arlington,
Goldendale, Maupin, The Dalles, Ione, Dufur, Hermiston, Moro,
White Salmon, Waitsburg, Walla Walla, and Dayton
215 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 60 to 65 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, North Central Oregon, Foothills of
the Blue Mountains of Washington, and Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
215 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
ORZ511-161500-
/O.EXA.KPDT.HW.A.0004.251217T0600Z-251218T0000Z/
Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Redmond, Madras, Bend, and Prineville
215 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Central Oregon.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
215 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
WAZ026>028-161500-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-251216T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPDT.HW.A.0004.251217T0600Z-251218T0000Z/
Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Including the cities of Thorp, Naches, Ellensburg, Prosser,
Connell, Sunnyside, Tri-Cities, Toppenish, and Yakima
215 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest
winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Lower Columbia Basin
of Washington.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For
the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around
unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power
outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
215 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
ORZ507-161500-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-251216T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPDT.HW.A.0004.251217T0600Z-251218T0000Z/
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Including the cities of Pendleton, Pilot Rock, and Athena
215 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to
40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For
the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around
unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power
outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
215 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
ORZ508-161500-
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/O.CON.KPDT.HW.A.0004.251217T0600Z-251218T0000Z/
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Including the cities of Heppner, Fossil, and Condon
215 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest
winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For
the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around
unsecured objects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
152 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
IDZ012-014-016-028-ORZ064-161400-
/O.NEW.KBOI.HW.A.0002.251217T1200Z-251217T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBOI.AS.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-251216T1200Z/
Lower Treasure Valley-Upper Treasure Valley-Western Magic Valley-
Camas Prairie-Oregon Lower Treasure Valley-
Including the cities of Hill City, Nyssa, Twin Falls, Fairfield,
Soldier, Ontario, Nampa, Selby, Boise, Caldwell, Corral, and
Blaine
152 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025 /1252 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025/
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /4 AM
PST/ TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, an extended period of
stagnant air, with light winds and little vertical mixing. This is
due to an inversion near the surface that will continue to trap
pollutants. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 40 mph with
gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and
southeast Oregon.
* WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 5 AM MST /4 AM PST/
Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night through
Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with
respiratory problems. Damaging winds could blow down trees and
power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could
be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians
advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods
of stagnant air.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
152 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
ORZ061>063-161400-
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/O.CON.KBOI.AS.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-251216T1200Z/
Harney County-Baker County-Malheur County-
Including the cities of Dunnean, Venator, Burns, Crane, New
Princeton, Baker, Diamond, Buchanan, and Malheur City
1252 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025 /152 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025/
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST /5 AM
MST/ TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, an extended period of
stagnant air, with light winds and little vertical mixing. This is
due to an inversion near the surface that will continue to trap
pollutants. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 25 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Baker County, Harney County, and Malheur County.
* WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 AM PST /5 AM MST/
Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night through
Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with
respiratory problems. Damaging winds could blow down trees and
power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could
be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians
advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods
of stagnant air.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1235 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
IDZ002-003-026-027-WAZ031-033>036-044-161500-
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0016.251215T2100Z-251216T1400Z/
/O.CON.KOTX.HW.A.0003.251217T0600Z-251218T0000Z/
Coeur d`Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area-Lewis and Southern
Nez Perce Counties-Northeast Blue Mountains-Washington Palouse-
Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area-Waterville
Plateau-
Including the cities of Spokane Valley, Anatone, Cloverland Road,
Pullman, Colfax, Oakesdale, Othello, Moscow, Wilbur, Waterville,
Rockford, Craigmont, Creston, Post Falls, Coulee City, Lapwai,
Mountain Road, Airway Heights, Culdesac, Plummer, Davenport,
Moses Lake, Genesee, La Crosse, Peola, Ephrata, Soldiers Meadow
Road, Tekoa, Downtown Spokane, Gifford, Odessa, Ritzville, Badger
Mountain Road, Grand Coulee, Lewiston, Harrington, Winchester,
Fairfield, Coeur d`Alene, Rosalia, Mansfield, Uniontown,
Potlatch, Cheney, Worley, Peck, Kamiah, Lewiston Grade, Quincy,
Nezperce, and Hayden
1235 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest
winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible and up to 70
mph isolated gusts in higher terrain.
* WHERE...Spokane Valley, Anatone, Cloverland Road, Pullman, Colfax,
Oakesdale, Othello, Moscow, Wilbur, Waterville, Rockford,
Craigmont, Creston, Post Falls, Coulee City, Lapwai, Mountain
Road, Airway Heights, Culdesac, Plummer, Davenport, Moses Lake,
Genesee, La Crosse, Peola, Ephrata, Soldiers Meadow Road, Tekoa,
Downtown Spokane, Gifford, Odessa, Ritzville, Badger Mountain
Road, Grand Coulee, Lewiston, Harrington, Winchester, Fairfield,
Coeur d`Alene, Rosalia, Mansfield, Uniontown, Potlatch, Cheney,
Worley, Peck, Kamiah, Lewiston Grade, Quincy, Nezperce, and Hayden.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 AM PST Tuesday. For the High
Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In areas with saturated soils from previous
recent rainfall, trees and power lines could see higher impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1235 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
IDZ001-004-WAZ032-037-038-041-047-048-161500-
/O.CON.KOTX.HW.A.0003.251217T0600Z-251218T0000Z/
Northern Panhandle-Central Panhandle Mountains-Lower Garfield and
Asotin Counties-Northeast Mountains-Okanogan Highlands-Wenatchee
Area-Central Chelan County-Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Pomeroy, Chewelah, Sherman Pass, Pangborn
Airport, Clark Fork, Metaline Falls, Wenatchee, Clarkston, Holden
Village, Dobson Pass, Boulder Creek Road, Inchelium, Mullan,
Fruitland, Lookout Pass, Republic, Chesaw Road, Fernwood, Fourth
Of July Pass, Flowery Trail Road, Northport, Stevens Pass, Priest
River, Number 2 Canyon, Wauconda, Stehekin, Deer Park, Plain,
Orin-Rice Road, Metaline, Osburn, Wallace, Colville, Tiger,
Entiat, Athol, Alpowa Summit, Leavenworth, Ione, Kellogg, Bonners
Ferry, Sandpoint, St. Maries, Chelan, Kettle Falls, Schweitzer
Mountain Road, Newport, Springdale-Hunters Road, Cashmere, Number
1 Canyon, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Pinehurst, and Eastport
1235 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible. Isolated wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible in higher
terrain areas.
* WHERE...Pomeroy, Chewelah, Sherman Pass, Pangborn Airport, Clark
Fork, Metaline Falls, Wenatchee, Clarkston, Holden Village, Dobson
Pass, Boulder Creek Road, Inchelium, Mullan, Fruitland, Lookout
Pass, Republic, Chesaw Road, Fernwood, Fourth Of July Pass,
Flowery Trail Road, Northport, Stevens Pass, Priest River, Number
2 Canyon, Wauconda, Stehekin, Deer Park, Plain, Orin-Rice Road,
Metaline, Osburn, Wallace, Colville, Tiger, Entiat, Athol, Alpowa
Summit, Leavenworth, Ione, Kellogg, Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint, St.
Maries, Chelan, Kettle Falls, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Newport,
Springdale-Hunters Road, Cashmere, Number 1 Canyon, Highway 20
Wauconda Summit, Pinehurst, and Eastport.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In areas with saturated soils from previous
recent rainfall, trees and power lines could see higher impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
116 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
IDZ005>008-162015-
/O.CON.KMSO.HW.A.0003.251217T0600Z-251218T0000Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
Orofino/Grangeville Region-Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
1216 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with damaging gusts over 50
mph expected and greater than 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region,
Orofino/Grangeville Region, Southern Clearwater Mountains, and
Northern Clearwater Mountains.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds could gust over 70 mph in the Camas
Prairie, including Grangeville.
Bursts of heavy snow and winter driving conditions are possible in
higher valleys and over mountain passes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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