Headline:
Wind Advisory issued December 17 at 12:16PM PST until December 18 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 17, 2024 - 12:16pm
Expires:
December 18, 2024 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
For the Portland/Vancouver Metro, southeast winds during the
evening shifting to the south after midnight.
* WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Central and Southern
Willamette Valley, and Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River
Valleys.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instruction:
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects such as garbage cans and
other objects that can easily blow around.
Area Description:
Lower Columbia River; Tualatin Valley; West Hills and Chehalem Mountains; Inner Portland Metro; East Portland Metro; Outer Southeast Portland Metro; West Central Willamette Valley; East Central Willamette Valley; Benton County Lowlands; Linn County Lowlands; Lane County Lowlands; Cowlitz County Lowlands; North Clark County Lowlands; Inner Vancouver Metro; East Clark County Lowlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR