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Pendleton - OR, US, National Weather Service

Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, and North Central Oregon

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM PDT THURSDAY... WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, and North Central Oregon. WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM PDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Patchy blowing dust may reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.