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High Wind Watch

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Wed 12/17/2025 01:00 AM EST

End Time

Wed 12/17/2025 07:00 PM EST

Significance

Watch

Impacts

Moderate impact

Locations Affected

Yakima, WA ∙ Kennewick, WA ∙ Bend, OR ∙ Pasco, WA ∙ Richland, WA ∙ Goldendale, WA ∙ Zillah, WA ∙ Burbank, WA ∙ Chenoweth, OR ∙ Mayville, OR

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 952 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up 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.

Technical Header

ORZ511-161800- /O.CON.KPDT.HW.A.0004.251217T0600Z-251218T0000Z/ Central Oregon- Including the cities of Prineville, Bend, Madras, and Redmond 952 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025