HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT SUNDAY
LATEST ALERT 1:34PM
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 134 PM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018 .The strongest winds have been delayed a bit. An occluded front moved through earlier this morning with a modest burst of wind, but stronger winds are expected with the bent back occlusion associated with the low center expected to begin moving onshore this afternoon and moving through the forecast area tonight and early Sunday. ORZ001>004-WAZ020-021-081200- /O.CON.KPQR.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180408T1700Z/ North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast- Coast Range of Northwest Oregon- Central Coast Range of Western Oregon-Willapa Hills- South Washington Coast- Including the cities of Astoria, Cannon Beach, Tillamook, Netarts, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Newport, Cape Foulweather, Yachats, Florence, Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit, Lees Camp, Trask, Grande Ronde, Burnt Woods, Tidewater, Swisshome, Veneta, Willapa, Frances, Elk Mountain, Ryderwood, Raymond, Long Beach, Ocean Park, Naselle, Cathlamet, and Cape Disappointment 134 PM PDT Sat Apr 7 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT SUNDAY... * COASTAL WINDS...Beaches and headlands...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts 60 to 70 mph. Coastal communities...south 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. * COAST RANGE WINDS...South 30 to 40 mph. Gusts 60 mph. Winds strongest on exposed ridges and west slopes. * TIMING...Through Sunday morning. The strongest gusts will occur this afternoon and tonight. * IMPACTS...These winds will be strong enough to cause tree limbs to fall and possibly topple trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and while crossing coastal bridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means hazardous weather conditions of strong and damaging winds are imminent or highly likely in the warning area.
OLD ALERT 4:05AM
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM to 8 PM PDT Saturday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * COASTAL WINDS...South 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 75 mph at the beaches and headlands, and gusts to 65 mph in the coastal communities. * COAST RANGE WINDS...South 30 to 45 mph. Gusts to 70 mph on the exposed ridges. * TIMING...Windy from early Saturday through Saturday evening. The strongest gusts occur from daybreak Saturday through early afternoon at the coast. Strongest gusts may continue though the early evening across the Coast Range. * IMPACTS...Winds could damage trees and power lines. Local power outages are possible. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles across coastal bridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means hazardous weather conditions of strong and damaging winds are imminent or highly likely in the warning area.
PREVIOUS ALERT 2:48PM
HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * COASTAL WINDS...South 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 75 mph at the beaches and headlands, and gusts to 65 mph in the coastal communities. * COAST RANGE WINDS...South 30 to 45 mph. Gusts to 70 mph on the exposed ridges. * TIMING...Windy from early Saturday through Saturday evening. The strongest gusts occur from daybreak Saturday through early afternoon at the coast. Strongest gusts may continue though the early evening across the Coast Range. * IMPACTS...Winds could damage trees and power lines. Local power outages are possible. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles across coastal bridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means hazardous high wind conditions are favorable in and close to the watch area in the next 12 to 48 hours.
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PREVIOUS ALERT
A strong storm system is expected to develop rapidly while moving
across the northeast Pacific Friday, making landfall near
Vancouver Island Saturday. This system may rapidly develop a
second, equally strong low pressure center precariously close to
the Oregon and Washington Coast early Saturday morning, which
would lead to a very windy day Saturday across southwest
Washington and northwest Oregon.
For now, be advised that there is the potential for strong and
damaging winds Saturday throughout southwest Washington and
northwest Oregon. While the threat is greatest along the coast as
usual, there is also the potential for strong winds inland if the
low pressure system tracks close enough to the coast. Impacts may
include downed trees, branches, and power lines, leading to
potential power outages Saturday, even for inland areas.
Now would be a good time to ensure you are prepared for the
impacts of a wind storm. Secure loose outdoor objects, make sure
you have a flashlight and plenty of batteries in case power
outages do occur Saturday afternoon and evening.
Details remain uncertain, and a lot can still change with the
forecast track of this storm and its expected impacts. Stay tuned
to the latest forecast by visiting weather.gov or your favorite
source of weather information.
