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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Pendleton, OR

January 5, 2011Union County, Oregon

NWS Pendleton, OR issued this wind advisory at Jan 5, 2011, 2:31 PM PST for Union County, Oregon. It took effect at Jan 6, 2011, 12:00 AM PST. It was in force for 46 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 5, 2011, 2:31 PM PST (22:31 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 6, 2011, 12:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 7, 2011, 10:00 PM PST
In force
46 hr
Issued by
NWS Pendleton, OR

County Union County, OR

The radar

The Pendleton radar (KPDT), 78 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Boise Airport, ID (KBOI), launched 12:00Z, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 241 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Boise Airport, ID at 12:00Z on 2011-01-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Boise Airport, ID at 12:00Z on 2011-01-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 77 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
970 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
77 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
162 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

766 
WWUS76 KPDT 052231
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PENDLETON OR
231 PM PST WED JAN 5 2011


ORZ049-061245-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0002.110106T0800Z-110108T0600Z/
GRANDE RONDE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COVE...ELGIN...LA GRANDE
231 PM PST WED JAN 5 2011

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM PST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PENDLETON HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM PST
FRIDAY. 

* A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL DEVELOP EAST OF THE BLUE
  MOUNTAINS...RESULTING IN VERY WINDY CONDITIONS IN THE GRANDE
  RONDE VALLEY TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* TIMING AND WINDS: SOUTH WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 MPH WITH
  GUSTS TO 45 MPH LATE TONIGHT. THE VERY WINDY CONDITIONS WILL
  CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS: TRAVELERS ALONG INTERSTATE 84 THROUGH LADD CANYON AND
  HIGHWAY 237 THROUGH PYLES CANYON AND THE TOWN OF UNION SHOULD BE
  PREPARED FOR SUDDEN STRONG WINDS. THERE WILL ALSO BE LOCAL
  BLOWING AND DRIFTING OF SNOW REDUCING VISIBILITIES ALONG ROADWAYS.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS ARE FORECAST
BETWEEN 30 AND 39 MPH OR GUSTS RANGING FROM 45 TO 57 MPH. WINDS
OF THESE MAGNITUDES CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. MINOR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY ALSO OCCUR. FOR
ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION...CHECK OUR WEB SITE AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/PENDLETON.

&&

$$

WAZ026-027-061245-
/O.CON.KPDT.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110107T1800Z/
KITTITAS VALLEY-YAKIMA VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ELLENSBURG...THORP...NACHES...
SUNNYSIDE...TOPPENISH...YAKIMA
231 PM PST WED JAN 5 2011

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY. 

* STRONG HIGH PRESSURE WILL RESULT IN LIGHT WINDS AND MINIMAL
  MIXING OF AIR THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

* TIMING: STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT 
  LEAST FRIDAY MORNING. A COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED FRIDAY THAT 
  WILL ALLOW WINDS TO STIR UP THE STAGNANT AIR MASS. 

* IMPACTS: STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS MEANS POLLUTION WILL 
  INCREASE AND WILL REMAIN TRAPPED NEAR GROUND LEVEL. PERSONS 
  SENSITIVE TO POOR AIR CONDITIONS SHOULD TAKE PRECAUTIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY INDICATES THAT DUE TO LIMITED MOVEMENT
OF AN AIR MASS ACROSS THE ADVISORY AREA...POLLUTION WILL
INCREASE. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY FOR POSSIBLE
RESTRICTIONS IN YOUR AREA. FOR ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION...
CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/PENDLETON.

&&

$$

ORZ042-044-507>509-WAZ028-029-061245-
/O.CON.KPDT.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110107T1800Z/
NORTH CENTRAL OREGON-LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON-
FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-
FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-
EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES-
LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF WASHINGTON-
FOOTHILLS OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS OF WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DUFUR...MADRAS...MAUPIN...MORO...
PRINEVILLE...REDMOND...BOARDMAN...HERMISTON...IONE...PENDLETON...
PILOT ROCK...HEPPNER...CONDON...FOSSIL...BEND...LA PINE...
SUNRIVER...CONNELL...PROSSER...TRI-CITIES...DAYTON...WAITSBURG...
WALLA WALLA
231 PM PST WED JAN 5 2011

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY. 

* STRONG HIGH PRESSURE WILL RESULT IN LIGHT WINDS AND MINIMAL
  MIXING OF AIR THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

* TIMING: ALTHOUGH CONDITIONS HAVE SLIGHTLY IMPROVED WITH THE
  APPROACH OF AN UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCE...STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS
  WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY MORNING. A COLD FRONT IS
  EXPECTED FRIDAY THAT WILL ALLOW WINDS TO STIR UP THE STAGNANT
  AIR MASS.

* IMPACTS: STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS MEANS POLLUTION WILL 
  INCREASE AND WILL REMAIN TRAPPED NEAR GROUND LEVEL. PERSONS 
  SENSITIVE TO POOR AIR CONDITIONS SHOULD TAKE PRECAUTIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY INDICATES THAT DUE TO LIMITED MOVEMENT
OF AN AIR MASS ACROSS THE ADVISORY AREA...POLLUTION WILL
INCREASE. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY FOR POSSIBLE
RESTRICTIONS IN YOUR AREA. FOR ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION...
CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/PENDLETON.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
133 
WWUS76 KPDT 061242
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PENDLETON OR
442 AM PST THU JAN 6 2011

ORZ049-070000-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110108T0600Z/
GRANDE RONDE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COVE...ELGIN...LA GRANDE
442 AM PST THU JAN 6 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY. 

* A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT CONTINUES TO BE PRESENT EAST OF THE
  BLUE MOUNTAINS AND THIS WILL CREATE VERY WINDY CONDITIONS IN THE
  GRANDE RONDE VALLEY TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* TIMING AND WINDS: SOUTH WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 MPH WITH
  GUSTS TO 45 MPH LATER THIS MORNING. THE VERY WINDY CONDITIONS
  WILL CONTINUE AT TIMES THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS: TRAVELERS ALONG INTERSTATE 84 THROUGH LADD CANYON 
  AND HIGHWAY 237 THROUGH PYLES CANYON AND THE TOWN OF UNION 
  SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR SUDDEN STRONG WINDS. THERE WILL ALSO 
  BE LOCAL BLOWING AND DRIFTING OF SNOW REDUCING VISIBILITIES 
  ALONG ROADWAYS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS ARE FORECAST
BETWEEN 30 AND 39 MPH OR GUSTS RANGING FROM 45 TO 57 MPH. WINDS
OF THESE MAGNITUDES CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. MINOR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY ALSO OCCUR. FOR
ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION...CHECK OUR WEB SITE AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/PENDLETON.

&&

$$

WAZ026-027-070000-
/O.CON.KPDT.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110107T1800Z/
KITTITAS VALLEY-YAKIMA VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ELLENSBURG...THORP...NACHES...
SUNNYSIDE...TOPPENISH...YAKIMA
442 AM PST THU JAN 6 2011

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY. 

* STRONG HIGH PRESSURE WILL RESULT IN LIGHT WINDS AND MINIMAL 
  MIXING OF AIR THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

* TIMING: STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT 
  LEAST FRIDAY MORNING. A COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED FRIDAY THAT 
  WILL ALLOW WINDS TO STIR UP THE STAGNANT AIR MASS.

* IMPACTS: STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS MEANS POLLUTION WILL 
  INCREASE AND WILL REMAIN TRAPPED NEAR GROUND LEVEL. PERSONS 
  SENSITIVE TO POOR AIR CONDITIONS SHOULD TAKE PRECAUTIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY INDICATES THAT DUE TO LIMITED MOVEMENT
OF AN AIR MASS ACROSS THE ADVISORY AREA...POLLUTION WILL
INCREASE. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY FOR POSSIBLE
RESTRICTIONS IN YOUR AREA. FOR ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION...
CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/PENDLETON.

&&

$$

ORZ042-044-507>509-WAZ028-029-070000-
/O.CON.KPDT.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110107T1800Z/
NORTH CENTRAL OREGON-LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON-
FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-
FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-
EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES-
LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF WASHINGTON-
FOOTHILLS OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS OF WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DUFUR...MADRAS...MAUPIN...MORO...
PRINEVILLE...REDMOND...BOARDMAN...HERMISTON...IONE...PENDLETON...
PILOT ROCK...HEPPNER...CONDON...FOSSIL...BEND...LA PINE...
SUNRIVER...CONNELL...PROSSER...TRI-CITIES...DAYTON...WAITSBURG...
WALLA WALLA
442 AM PST THU JAN 6 2011

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY. 

* STRONG HIGH PRESSURE WILL RESULT IN LIGHT WINDS AND MINIMAL 
  MIXING OF AIR THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

* TIMING: STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST
  FRIDAY MORNING. A COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED FRIDAY THAT WILL ALLOW
  WINDS TO STIR UP THE STAGNANT AIR MASS.

* IMPACTS: STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS MEANS POLLUTION WILL 
  INCREASE AND WILL REMAIN TRAPPED NEAR GROUND LEVEL. PERSONS 
  SENSITIVE TO POOR AIR CONDITIONS SHOULD TAKE PRECAUTIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY INDICATES THAT DUE TO LIMITED MOVEMENT
OF AN AIR MASS ACROSS THE ADVISORY AREA...POLLUTION WILL
INCREASE. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY FOR POSSIBLE
RESTRICTIONS IN YOUR AREA. FOR ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION...
CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/PENDLETON.

&&

$$
441 
WWUS76 KPDT 062102
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PENDLETON OR
102 PM PST THU JAN 6 2011

ORZ049-070615-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110108T0600Z/
GRANDE RONDE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COVE...ELGIN...LA GRANDE
102 PM PST THU JAN 6 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY. 

* A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT CONTINUES TO BE PRESENT EAST OF THE
  BLUE MOUNTAINS AND THIS WILL CREATE VERY WINDY CONDITIONS IN THE
  SOUTHERN GRANDE RONDE VALLEY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* LOCATION AND WINDS: SOUTH WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55
  MPH ARE EXPECTED...MAINLY SOUTH OF LA GRANDE IN LADD AND PYLES
  CANYONS AND NEAR THE TOWN OF UNION. 

* IMPACTS: TRAVELERS ALONG INTERSTATE 84 THROUGH LADD CANYON AND
  HIGHWAY 237 THROUGH PYLES CANYON AND THE TOWN OF UNION SHOULD BE
  PREPARED FOR SUDDEN STRONG WINDS. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS ARE FORECAST
BETWEEN 30 AND 39 MPH OR GUSTS RANGING FROM 45 TO 57 MPH. WINDS
OF THESE MAGNITUDES CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. MINOR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY ALSO OCCUR. FOR
ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION...CHECK OUR WEB SITE AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/PENDLETON.

&&

$$

WAZ026-027-070615-
/O.CON.KPDT.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110107T1800Z/
KITTITAS VALLEY-YAKIMA VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ELLENSBURG...THORP...NACHES...
SUNNYSIDE...TOPPENISH...YAKIMA
102 PM PST THU JAN 6 2011

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY. 

* STRONG HIGH PRESSURE WILL RESULT IN LIGHT WINDS AND MINIMAL 
  MIXING OF AIR THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

* TIMING: STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT 
  LEAST FRIDAY MORNING. A COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED FRIDAY THAT 
  WILL ALLOW WINDS TO STIR UP THE STAGNANT AIR MASS.

* IMPACTS: STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS MEANS POLLUTION WILL 
  INCREASE AND WILL REMAIN TRAPPED NEAR GROUND LEVEL. PERSONS 
  SENSITIVE TO POOR AIR CONDITIONS SHOULD TAKE PRECAUTIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY INDICATES THAT DUE TO LIMITED MOVEMENT
OF AN AIR MASS ACROSS THE ADVISORY AREA...POLLUTION WILL
INCREASE. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY FOR POSSIBLE
RESTRICTIONS IN YOUR AREA. FOR ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION...
CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/PENDLETON.

&&

$$

ORZ042-044-507>509-WAZ028-029-070615-
/O.CON.KPDT.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110107T1800Z/
NORTH CENTRAL OREGON-LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON-
FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-
FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-
EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES-
LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF WASHINGTON-
FOOTHILLS OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS OF WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DUFUR...MADRAS...MAUPIN...MORO...
PRINEVILLE...REDMOND...BOARDMAN...HERMISTON...IONE...PENDLETON...
PILOT ROCK...HEPPNER...CONDON...FOSSIL...BEND...LA PINE...
SUNRIVER...CONNELL...PROSSER...TRI-CITIES...DAYTON...WAITSBURG...
WALLA WALLA
102 PM PST THU JAN 6 2011

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY. 

* STRONG HIGH PRESSURE WILL RESULT IN LIGHT WINDS AND MINIMAL 
  MIXING OF AIR THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

* TIMING: STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT 
  LEAST FRIDAY MORNING. A COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED FRIDAY THAT 
  WILL ALLOW WINDS TO STIR UP THE STAGNANT AIR MASS. 

* IMPACTS: STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS MEANS POLLUTION WILL 
  INCREASE AND WILL REMAIN TRAPPED NEAR GROUND LEVEL. PERSONS 
  SENSITIVE TO POOR AIR CONDITIONS SHOULD TAKE PRECAUTIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY INDICATES THAT DUE TO LIMITED MOVEMENT
OF AN AIR MASS ACROSS THE ADVISORY AREA...POLLUTION WILL
INCREASE. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY FOR POSSIBLE
RESTRICTIONS IN YOUR AREA. FOR ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION...
CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/PENDLETON.

&&

$$
582 
WWUS76 KPDT 070541
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PENDLETON OR
941 PM PST THU JAN 6 2011

ORZ049-071415-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110108T0600Z/
GRANDE RONDE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COVE...ELGIN...LA GRANDE
941 PM PST THU JAN 6 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY. 

* A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT CONTINUES TO BE PRESENT EAST OF THE 
  BLUE MOUNTAINS AND THIS WILL CREATE VERY WINDY CONDITIONS IN 
  THE SOUTHERN GRANDE RONDE VALLEY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. 

* LOCATION AND WINDS: SOUTH WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
  55 MPH ARE EXPECTED...MAINLY SOUTH OF LA GRANDE IN LADD AND 
  PYLES CANYONS AND NEAR THE TOWN OF UNION. 

* IMPACTS: TRAVELERS ALONG INTERSTATE 84 THROUGH LADD CANYON 
  AND HIGHWAY 237 THROUGH PYLES CANYON AND THE TOWN OF UNION 
  SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR SUDDEN STRONG WINDS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS ARE FORECAST
BETWEEN 30 AND 39 MPH OR GUSTS RANGING FROM 45 TO 57 MPH. WINDS
OF THESE MAGNITUDES CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. MINOR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY ALSO OCCUR. FOR
ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION...CHECK OUR WEB SITE AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/PENDLETON.

&&

$$

WAZ026-027-071415-
/O.CON.KPDT.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110107T1800Z/
KITTITAS VALLEY-YAKIMA VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ELLENSBURG...THORP...NACHES...
SUNNYSIDE...TOPPENISH...YAKIMA
941 PM PST THU JAN 6 2011

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY. 

* STRONG HIGH PRESSURE WILL RESULT IN LIGHT WINDS AND MINIMAL 
  MIXING OF AIR THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

* TIMING: STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT 
  LEAST FRIDAY MORNING. A COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED FRIDAY THAT 
  WILL ALLOW WINDS TO STIR UP THE STAGNANT AIR MASS.

* IMPACTS: STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS MEANS POLLUTION WILL 
  INCREASE AND WILL REMAIN TRAPPED NEAR GROUND LEVEL. PERSONS 
  SENSITIVE TO POOR AIR CONDITIONS SHOULD TAKE PRECAUTIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY INDICATES THAT DUE TO LIMITED MOVEMENT
OF AN AIR MASS ACROSS THE ADVISORY AREA...POLLUTION WILL
INCREASE. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY FOR POSSIBLE
RESTRICTIONS IN YOUR AREA. FOR ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION...
CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/PENDLETON.

&&

$$

ORZ042-044-507>509-WAZ028-029-071415-
/O.CON.KPDT.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110107T1800Z/
NORTH CENTRAL OREGON-LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON-
FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-
FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-
EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES-
LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF WASHINGTON-
FOOTHILLS OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS OF WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DUFUR...MADRAS...MAUPIN...MORO...
PRINEVILLE...REDMOND...BOARDMAN...HERMISTON...IONE...PENDLETON...
PILOT ROCK...HEPPNER...CONDON...FOSSIL...BEND...LA PINE...
SUNRIVER...CONNELL...PROSSER...TRI-CITIES...DAYTON...WAITSBURG...
WALLA WALLA
941 PM PST THU JAN 6 2011

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY. 

* STRONG HIGH PRESSURE WILL RESULT IN LIGHT WINDS AND MINIMAL 
  MIXING OF AIR THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

* TIMING: STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT 
  LEAST FRIDAY MORNING. A COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED FRIDAY THAT 
  WILL ALLOW WINDS TO STIR UP THE STAGNANT AIR MASS.

* IMPACTS: STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS MEANS POLLUTION WILL 
  INCREASE AND WILL REMAIN TRAPPED NEAR GROUND LEVEL. PERSONS 
  SENSITIVE TO POOR AIR CONDITIONS SHOULD TAKE PRECAUTIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY INDICATES THAT DUE TO LIMITED MOVEMENT
OF AN AIR MASS ACROSS THE ADVISORY AREA...POLLUTION WILL
INCREASE. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY FOR POSSIBLE
RESTRICTIONS IN YOUR AREA. FOR ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION...
CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/PENDLETON.

&&

$$
051 
WWUS76 KPDT 071233
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PENDLETON OR
433 AM PST FRI JAN 7 2011

ORZ049-071815-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110108T0600Z/
GRANDE RONDE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COVE...ELGIN...LA GRANDE
433 AM PST FRI JAN 7 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

* A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT CONTINUES TO BE PRESENT EAST OF THE
  BLUE MOUNTAINS AND THIS WILL CREATE VERY WINDY CONDITIONS MAINLY
  IN THE SOUTHERN GRANDE RONDE VALLEY THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* LOCATION AND WINDS: SOUTH WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 
  55 MPH ARE EXPECTED...MAINLY SOUTH OF LA GRANDE IN LADD AND 
  PYLES CANYONS AND NEAR THE TOWN OF UNION.

* IMPACTS: TRAVELERS ALONG INTERSTATE 84 THROUGH LADD CANYON 
  AND HIGHWAY 237 THROUGH PYLES CANYON AND THE TOWN OF UNION 
  SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR SUDDEN STRONG WINDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS ARE FORECAST
BETWEEN 30 AND 39 MPH OR GUSTS RANGING FROM 45 TO 57 MPH. WINDS
OF THESE MAGNITUDES CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. MINOR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY ALSO OCCUR. FOR
ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION...CHECK OUR WEB SITE AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/PENDLETON.

&&

$$

WAZ026-027-071800-
/O.CON.KPDT.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110107T1800Z/
KITTITAS VALLEY-YAKIMA VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ELLENSBURG...THORP...NACHES...
SUNNYSIDE...TOPPENISH...YAKIMA
433 AM PST FRI JAN 7 2011

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING. 

* STRONG HIGH PRESSURE WILL RESULT IN LIGHT WINDS AND MINIMAL 
  MIXING OF AIR THROUGH THIS MORNING.

* TIMING: STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST
  THIS MORNING. A COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED TO PASS THROUGH THE AREA
  TODAY THAT WILL ALLOW WINDS TO STIR UP THE STAGNANT AIR MASS AND
  ALLOW POLLUTANTS AND PARTICULATES TO MIX OUT.

* IMPACTS: STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS MEANS POLLUTION WILL BE AT
  INCREASED LEVELS AND WILL REMAIN TRAPPED NEAR GROUND LEVEL.
  PERSONS SENSITIVE TO POOR AIR CONDITIONS SHOULD TAKE THE
  NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY INDICATES THAT DUE TO LIMITED MOVEMENT
OF AN AIR MASS ACROSS THE ADVISORY AREA...POLLUTION WILL
INCREASE. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY FOR POSSIBLE
RESTRICTIONS IN YOUR AREA. FOR ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION...
CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/PENDLETON.

&&

$$

ORZ042-044-507>509-WAZ028-029-071800-
/O.CON.KPDT.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110107T1800Z/
NORTH CENTRAL OREGON-LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON-
FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-
FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-
EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES-
LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF WASHINGTON-
FOOTHILLS OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS OF WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DUFUR...MADRAS...MAUPIN...MORO...
PRINEVILLE...REDMOND...BOARDMAN...HERMISTON...IONE...PENDLETON...
PILOT ROCK...HEPPNER...CONDON...FOSSIL...BEND...LA PINE...
SUNRIVER...CONNELL...PROSSER...TRI-CITIES...DAYTON...WAITSBURG...
WALLA WALLA
433 AM PST FRI JAN 7 2011

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING. 

* STRONG HIGH PRESSURE WILL RESULT IN LIGHT WINDS AND MINIMAL 
  MIXING OF AIR THROUGH THIS MORNING.

* TIMING: STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST
  THIS MORNING. A COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED TO PASS THROUGH THE AREA
  TODAY THAT WILL ALLOW WINDS TO STIR UP THE STAGNANT AIR MASS AND
  ALLOW POLLUTANTS AND PARTICULATES TO MIX OUT.

* IMPACTS: STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS MEANS POLLUTION WILL BE AT
  INCREASED LEVELS AND WILL REMAIN TRAPPED NEAR GROUND LEVEL.
  PERSONS SENSITIVE TO POOR AIR CONDITIONS SHOULD TAKE THE
  NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY INDICATES THAT DUE TO LIMITED MOVEMENT
OF AN AIR MASS ACROSS THE ADVISORY AREA...POLLUTION WILL
INCREASE. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL AIR QUALITY AGENCY FOR POSSIBLE
RESTRICTIONS IN YOUR AREA. FOR ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION...
CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/PENDLETON.

&&

$$
399 
WWUS76 KPDT 071736
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PENDLETON OR
936 AM PST FRI JAN 7 2011

WAZ026-027-071845-
/O.EXP.KPDT.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110107T1800Z/
KITTITAS VALLEY-YAKIMA VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ELLENSBURG...THORP...NACHES...
SUNNYSIDE...TOPPENISH...YAKIMA
936 AM PST FRI JAN 7 2011

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

THE AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING. 

A COLD FRONT SWEEPING EAST OF THE CASCADES THIS AFTERNOON AND
EVENING WILL PROVIDE MIXING OF THE LOW LEVEL AIR MASS. THE AIR
STAGNATION IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

$$

ORZ042-044-507>509-WAZ028-029-071845-
/O.EXP.KPDT.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-110107T1800Z/
NORTH CENTRAL OREGON-LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON-
FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-
FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-
EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES-
LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF WASHINGTON-
FOOTHILLS OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS OF WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DUFUR...MADRAS...MAUPIN...MORO...
PRINEVILLE...REDMOND...BOARDMAN...HERMISTON...IONE...PENDLETON...
PILOT ROCK...HEPPNER...CONDON...FOSSIL...BEND...LA PINE...
SUNRIVER...CONNELL...PROSSER...TRI-CITIES...DAYTON...WAITSBURG...
WALLA WALLA
936 AM PST FRI JAN 7 2011

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

THE AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING. 

A COLD FRONT SWEEPING EAST OF THE CASCADES THIS AFTERNOON AND
EVENING WILL PROVIDE MIXING OF THE LOW LEVEL AIR MASS. THE AIR
STAGNATION IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.


$$

ORZ049-080145-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110108T0600Z/
GRANDE RONDE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COVE...ELGIN...LA GRANDE
936 AM PST FRI JAN 7 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

* A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT CONTINUES TO BE PRESENT EAST OF THE 
  BLUE MOUNTAINS AND THIS WILL CREATE VERY WINDY CONDITIONS 
  MAINLY IN THE SOUTHERN GRANDE RONDE VALLEY THROUGH THIS 
  EVENING. 

* LOCATION AND WINDS: SOUTH WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 
  55 MPH ARE EXPECTED...MAINLY SOUTH OF LA GRANDE IN LADD AND 
  PYLES CANYONS AND NEAR THE TOWN OF UNION.

* IMPACTS: TRAVELERS ALONG INTERSTATE 84 THROUGH LADD CANYON 
  AND HIGHWAY 237 THROUGH PYLES CANYON AND THE TOWN OF UNION 
  SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR SUDDEN STRONG WINDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS ARE FORECAST
BETWEEN 30 AND 39 MPH OR GUSTS RANGING FROM 45 TO 57 MPH. WINDS
OF THESE MAGNITUDES CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. MINOR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY ALSO OCCUR. FOR
ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION...CHECK OUR WEB SITE AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/PENDLETON.

&&

$$
042 
WWUS76 KPDT 072058
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PENDLETON OR
1258 PM PST FRI JAN 7 2011

ORZ049-080600-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110108T0600Z/
GRANDE RONDE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COVE...ELGIN...LA GRANDE
1258 PM PST FRI JAN 7 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

* A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT CONTINUES TO BE PRESENT EAST OF THE 
  BLUE MOUNTAINS AND THIS WILL CREATE VERY WINDY CONDITIONS 
  MAINLY IN THE SOUTHERN GRANDE RONDE VALLEY THROUGH THIS 
  EVENING.

* LOCATION AND WINDS: SOUTH WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55
  MPH ARE EXPECTED...MAINLY FROM LA GRANDE SOUTHWARD...INCLUDING LADD
  AND PYLES CANYONS AND NEAR THE TOWN OF UNION.

* IMPACTS: TRAVELERS ALONG INTERSTATE 84 THROUGH LADD CANYON 
  AND HIGHWAY 237 THROUGH PYLES CANYON AND THE TOWN OF UNION 
  SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR SUDDEN STRONG WINDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS ARE FORECAST
BETWEEN 30 AND 39 MPH OR GUSTS RANGING FROM 45 TO 57 MPH. WINDS
OF THESE MAGNITUDES CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. MINOR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY ALSO OCCUR. FOR
ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION...CHECK OUR WEB SITE AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/PENDLETON.

&&

$$
123 
WWUS76 KPDT 080533
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PENDLETON OR
933 PM PST FRI JAN 7 2011

ORZ049-080645-
/O.EXP.KPDT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110108T0600Z/
GRANDE RONDE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COVE...ELGIN...LA GRANDE
933 PM PST FRI JAN 7 2011

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

THE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. WINDS
HAVE DECREASED ACROSS THE GRANDE RONDE VALLEY.


$$

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.