High Wind Watch

Locations Affected

Yakima, WA ∙ Bend, OR ∙ Kennewick, WA ∙ Pasco, WA ∙ Richland, WA ∙ Ellensburg, WA ∙ Grandview, WA ∙ Prescott, WA ∙ Madras, OR ∙ Hermiston, OR

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 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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