Headline:
High Wind Warning issued December 25 at 1:35AM PST until December 26 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 25, 2024 - 1:35am
Expires:
December 25, 2024 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph are
expected along the headlands and open exposed areas like the
beaches. Elsewhere, expect gusts of 45 to 55 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast. In Washington, South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 8 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Some
power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect two bursts of strong winds. First,
ahead of the cold front as it moves ashore around 2 am Thursday.
Then, winds ease a bit, then another burst of strong west to
southwest winds from 4 to 8 am as low pressure north of the region
moves inland.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Clatsop County Coast; South Washington Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR