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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Pendleton, OR

March 27, 20216 counties in Oregon; 6 counties in Washington

NWS Pendleton, OR issued this high wind warning at Mar 27, 2021, 2:07 PM PDT for 6 counties in Oregon; 6 counties in Washington. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 13 hr. 37 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 27, 2021, 2:07 PM PDT (21:07 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 28, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT
Expired
Mar 29, 2021, 3:10 AM PDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Pendleton, OR

Counties Gilliam County, OR, Morrow County, OR, Sherman County, OR, Umatilla County, OR, Wasco County, OR, Wheeler County, OR, Benton County, WA, Columbia County, WA, Franklin County, WA, Klickitat County, WA, Walla Walla County, WA, Yakima County, WA

The radar

The Pendleton radar (KPDT), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:13 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 28, 2:11 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 658 Sse Goldendale, WAMESONET STATION AV493 MARYHILL.
Mar 28, 2:15 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 70Benton City, WASEVERAL OTHER GUSTS BETWEEN 58-63 MPH BETWEEN 3 AND 4 PM AS WELL.
Mar 28, 2:17 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 605 Wsw Rufus, ORMESONET STATION XMRY 5 WSW RUFUS.
Mar 28, 2:32 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 S Grass Valley, ORELEVATION 2363 FT.
Mar 28, 2:32 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Ssw Grass Valley, ORMESONET STATION AS463 GRASS VALLEY.
Mar 28, 3:00 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 685 W Shaniko, ORMOUNTAIN IDENTIFIER. EL. 3445 FT.
Mar 28, 3:00 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 W Yakima, WAREPORT OF DOWNED TREE AT SOUTH 48TH AVE AND TIETON DR IN YAKIMA.
Mar 28, 3:10 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 W Yakima, WAREPORTS OF DOWNED TREES ON 36TH AVE IN YAKIMA HERALD STORY.
Mar 28, 3:30 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 604 W Adams, ORELEVATION 2679 FT.
Mar 28, 3:45 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 625 Ene Rufus, ORELEVATION 279 FT.
Mar 28, 4:02 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 57Walla Walla, WAWIND GUST 57 MPH AT KALW
Mar 28, 4:02 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Ne Walla Walla, WAWIND GUST OF 58 MPH MEASURED BY KALW ASOS
Mar 28, 4:24 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Bickleton, WAVIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 28, 4:24 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6512 Ssw Pine Grove, ORELEVATION 2679 FT.
Mar 28, 4:30 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 64Wsw Kent, ORELEVATION 2697 FT.
Mar 28, 5:02 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 605 Ese Pendleton, ORELEVATION 1387 FT.
Mar 28, 5:10 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 01 W Prosser, WAMEASURED BY WEATHER STATION WEST OF PROSSER.
Mar 28, 5:12 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 56Yakima, WAWIND GUST 56 MPH AT KYKM
Mar 28, 5:29 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Se Paterson, ORELEVATION 270 FT.
Mar 28, 5:29 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 W Umatilla, ORWIND GUST TO 60 MPH RECORDED AT UMATILLA RAWS NEAR IRRIGON.
Mar 28, 5:30 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 0Bickleton, WAWIND GUSTS TO 60 MPH IN BICKLETON. TIME ESTIMATED. REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 28, 6:15 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 651 Sw Kahlotus, WA
Mar 28, 6:23 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Lyle, WA
Mar 28, 6:31 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Dallesport, WA58 MPH GUST AT KDLS
Mar 28, 6:49 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Pasco, WAWIND GUST 63 MPH AT KPSC
Mar 28, 6:50 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 Nw Wasco, ORELEVATION 1100 FT.
Mar 28, 7:01 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 594 W Arlington, ORMEASURED AT UPR STATION WEST OF ARLINGTON.
Mar 28, 7:15 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 704 E Rufus, ORMEASURED BY ODOT STATION EAST OF RUFUS.
Mar 28, 7:40 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 68Hermiston, ORWIND GUST 68 MPH AT KHRI
Mar 28, 7:50 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 595 Sse Matthew, WA
Mar 28, 8:00 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 733 Nw Pendleton, ORELEVATION 1495 FT.
Mar 28, 8:00 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND DMGFossil, ORDAMAGE TO SIGN AT MUSEUM IN FOSSIL. REPORT RELAYED BY PUBLIC VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM NEARBY RAWS OBSERVATIONS.
Mar 28, 8:00 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND DMGPendleton, ORDOWNED POWER LINES RESULTED IN A SHORT LIVED FIRE BEHIND WALKERS FURNITURE IN PENDLETON. REPORT SHARED ON MY COLUMBIA BASIN SOCIAL MEDIA PAGE.
Mar 28, 8:00 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND DMGPendleton, ORPOWER LINES DOWN AT SE 4TH AND FRAZER AVE AND SW 9TH AND ISAAC AVE. REPORT RELATED ON ELKHORN MEDIA MY COLUMBIA BASIN SOCIAL MEDIA PAGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM NEARBY WIND OBSERVATIONS.
Mar 28, 8:15 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND DMGMission, ORROOF BLOWN OFF BARN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON NEARBY PEAK GUSTS. REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 28, 8:15 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND DMGS Pilot Rock, ORPOWER OUTAGE AND 7 INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMB DOWNED IN YARD.
Mar 28, 9:35 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 65Condon, ORVIA SOCIAL MEDIA.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Salem/Mcnary, OR (KSLE), launched 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 273 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, Salem/Mcnary, OR at 12:00Z on 2021-03-27Temperature 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, Salem/Mcnary, OR at 12:00Z on 2021-03-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 64 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
706 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
64 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
149 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

140 
WWUS76 KPDT 272107
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
207 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

ORZ044-507-508-WAZ028-029-280515-
/O.UPG.KPDT.HW.A.0001.210328T2100Z-210329T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KPDT.HW.W.0001.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Boardman, Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, 
Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, Connell, Prosser, 
Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, and Walla Walla
207 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
  A few wind gusts may exceed 60 mph especially over the eastern
  Columbia Basin and Blue Mountains Foothills.

* WHERE...In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington and 
  Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. In Oregon, 
  Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue 
  Mountains of Oregon and Foothills of the Southern Blue 
  Mountains of Oregon.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines,
  leading to the potential for power outages. Travel will be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north south
  roadways. Areas of blowing dust may lead to visibility
  reductions to a half mile or less near recently plowed fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain indoors during the height
of the winds Sunday afternoon and night. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

ORZ041-505-510-511-WAZ024-026-027-521-280515-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-John Day Basin-
North Central Oregon-Central Oregon-
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Kittitas Valley-
Yakima Valley-Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Dayville, 
John Day, Mitchell, Monument, Spray, Dufur, Maupin, Moro, Bend, 
Madras, Prineville, Redmond, White Salmon, Ellensburg, Thorp, 
Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Goldendale, and Bickleton
207 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of 
  Washington, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley and Simcoe 
  Highlands. In Oregon, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, 
  John Day Basin, North Central Oregon and Central Oregon.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs and/or power lines could be blown down, resulting in a few
  power outages. Areas of blowing dust may result in visibility
  restrictions of a half mile or less, especially around recently
  plowed fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/Pendleton
6 follow-up statements
425 
WWUS76 KPDT 280437
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
937 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

ORZ044-507-508-WAZ028-029-281800-
/O.CON.KPDT.HW.W.0001.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Boardman, Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, 
Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, Connell, Prosser, 
Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, and Walla Walla
937 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. A few wind gusts may exceed 60 mph especially over 
  the eastern Columbia Basin and Blue Mountains Foothills.

* WHERE...In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin and Foothills of the
  Blue Mountains. In Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin, Foothills of
  the Northern Blue Mountains and Foothills of the Southern Blue
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines,
  leading to the potential for power outages. Travel will be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north south
  roadways. Areas of blowing dust may lead to visibility
  reductions to a half mile or less near recently plowed fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain indoors during the height
of the winds Sunday afternoon and night. Use caution if you must
drive.

&&

$$

ORZ041-505-510-511-WAZ024-026-027-521-281800-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-John Day Basin-
North Central Oregon-Central Oregon-
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Kittitas Valley-
Yakima Valley-Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Dayville, 
John Day, Mitchell, Monument, Spray, Dufur, Maupin, Moro, Bend, 
Madras, Prineville, Redmond, White Salmon, Ellensburg, Thorp, 
Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Goldendale, and Bickleton
937 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph  
  expected.

* WHERE...In Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge, Kittitas
  Valley, Yakima Valley and Simcoe Highlands. In Oregon, Eastern
  Columbia River Gorge, John Day Basin, North Central Oregon and 
  Central Oregon.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs and/or power lines could be blown down, resulting in a few
  power outages. Areas of blowing dust may result in visibility
  restrictions of a half mile or less, especially around recently
  plowed fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/Pendleton
227 
WWUS76 KPDT 280935
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
235 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

ORZ044-507-WAZ028-029-282200-
/O.NEW.KPDT.DU.Y.0001.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPDT.HW.W.0001.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Boardman, Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, 
Pilot Rock, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
and Walla Walla
235 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. A few wind gusts may exceed 60 mph
  especially over the eastern Columbia Basin and Blue Mountain
  Foothills. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected.

* WHERE...In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington and 
  Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. In Oregon, 
  Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Foothills of the Northern 
  Blue Mountains of Oregon.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions will be possible due to
  reduced visibility. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power
  lines, leading to the potential for power outages. Travel will 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north 
  south roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

ORZ508-282200-
/O.CON.KPDT.HW.W.0001.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Including the cities of Heppner, Condon, and Fossil
235 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, 
  leading to the potential for power outages. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north south 
  roadways. Areas of blowing dust may lead to visibility 
  reductions to a half mile or less near recently plowed fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

ORZ041-505-510-511-WAZ024-026-027-521-282200-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-John Day Basin-
North Central Oregon-Central Oregon-
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Kittitas Valley-
Yakima Valley-Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Dayville, 
John Day, Mitchell, Monument, Spray, Dufur, Maupin, Moro, Bend, 
Madras, Prineville, Redmond, White Salmon, Ellensburg, Thorp, 
Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Goldendale, and Bickleton
235 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge, Kittitas 
  Valley, Yakima Valley and Simcoe Highlands. In Oregon, Eastern 
  Columbia River Gorge, John Day Basin, North Central Oregon and 
  Central Oregon.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs and/or power lines could be blown down, resulting 
  in a few power outages. Areas of blowing dust may result in 
  visibility restrictions of a half mile or less, especially 
  around recently plowed fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/Pendleton
903 
WWUS76 KPDT 281654
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
954 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

ORZ044-507-WAZ028-029-291200-
/O.CON.KPDT.HW.W.0001.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPDT.DU.Y.0001.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Boardman, Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, 
Pilot Rock, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
and Walla Walla
954 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING AND BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAIN IN EFFECT 
FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  frequent gusts 55 yo 65 mph expected. A few wind gusts of 70 mph
  or greater may occur. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility
  between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected.

* WHERE...In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington and 
  Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. In Oregon, 
  Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Lower 
  Columbia Basin of Oregon.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions will be possible due to
  reduced visibility in blowing dust. Damaging winds may blow 
  down trees and power lines, leading to the potential for power 
  outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles on north south roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should use extreme caution in high winds, especially 
in and around blowing dust. High profile vehicles will be 
susceptible to toppling due the high winds.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Stay indoors and avoid windows during the
height of the winds.

&&

$$

ORZ508-291200-
/O.CON.KPDT.HW.W.0001.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Including the cities of Heppner, Condon, and Fossil
954 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions will be possible due to
  the high winds. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power
  lines, leading to the potential for power outages. Travel will
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north 
  south roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should use extreme caution in high winds, especially 
when blowing blowing dust is possible. High profile vehicles will
be susceptible to toppling due the high winds.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Stay indoors and avoid windows during the
height of the winds.

&&

$$

ORZ041-505-510-511-WAZ024-026-027-521-291200-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-John Day Basin-
North Central Oregon-Central Oregon-
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Kittitas Valley-
Yakima Valley-Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Dayville, 
John Day, Mitchell, Monument, Spray, Dufur, Maupin, Moro, Bend, 
Madras, Prineville, Redmond, White Salmon, Ellensburg, Thorp, 
Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, Goldendale, and Bickleton
954 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Washington, Simcoe Highlands, Kittitas Valley, 
  Yakima Valley and Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington. 
  In Oregon, Central Oregon, North Central Oregon, Eastern 
  Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and John Day Basin.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Patchy blowing dust may occur near recently plowed fields. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Slow down if you encounter blowing dust. Secure 
outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/Pendleton
990 
WWUS76 KPDT 282159
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
259 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

ORZ041-510-WAZ024-027-521-291200-
/O.UPG.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KPDT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-North Central Oregon-
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Yakima Valley-
Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Dufur, Maupin, 
Moro, White Salmon, Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Yakima, 
Goldendale, and Bickleton
259 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph.

* WHERE...In Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of 
  Washington, Yakima Valley and Simcoe Highlands. In Oregon, 
  Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and North Central 
  Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions will be possible due to 
  the high winds. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power 
  lines, leading to the potential for power outages. Travel will 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north 
  south roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

ORZ044-507-WAZ028-029-291200-
/O.CON.KPDT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPDT.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Boardman, Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, 
Pilot Rock, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
and Walla Walla
259 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  frequent gusts 55 yo 65 mph expected. A few wind gusts of 70 
  mph or greater may occur. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, 
  visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing 
  dust expected.

* WHERE...In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington and 
  Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. In Oregon, 
  Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Lower 
  Columbia Basin of Oregon.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions will be possible due to 
  reduced visibility in blowing dust. Damaging winds may blow 
  down trees and power lines, leading to the potential for power 
  outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles on north south roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should use extreme caution in high winds, especially in
and around blowing dust. High profile vehicles will be
susceptible to toppling due the high winds.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Stay indoors and avoid windows during the
height of the winds.

&&

$$

ORZ508-291200-
/O.CON.KPDT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Including the cities of Heppner, Condon, and Fossil
259 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions will be possible due to 
  the high winds. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power 
  lines, leading to the potential for power outages. Travel will 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north 
  south roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should use extreme caution in high winds, especially
when blowing blowing dust is possible. High profile vehicles will
be susceptible to toppling due the high winds.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Stay indoors and avoid windows during the
height of the winds.

&&

$$

WAZ520-291200-
/O.EXA.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
East Slopes of the Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Cle Elum and Cliffdell
259 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...East Slopes of the Washington Cascades.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Patchy blowing dust may occur near recently plowed 
  fields.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ORZ505-511-WAZ026-291200-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
John Day Basin-Central Oregon-Kittitas Valley-
Including the cities of Dayville, John Day, Mitchell, Monument, 
Spray, Bend, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Ellensburg, and Thorp
259 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Washington, Simcoe Highlands, Kittitas Valley, 
  Yakima Valley and Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington. 
  In Oregon, Central Oregon, North Central Oregon, Eastern 
  Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and John Day Basin.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Patchy blowing dust may occur near recently plowed 
  fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Slow down if you encounter blowing dust. Secure
outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/Pendleton
882 
WWUS76 KPDT 282311
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
411 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

ORZ044-507-WAZ028-029-291200-
/O.CON.KPDT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPDT.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Boardman, Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, 
Pilot Rock, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
and Walla Walla
411 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with
  frequent gusts 55 to 65 mph expected. A few wind gusts of 70 
  mph or greater may occur. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, 
  visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust
  expected.

* WHERE...In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington and 
  Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. In Oregon, 
  Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Lower 
  Columbia Basin of Oregon.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions will be possible due to 
  reduced visibility in blowing dust. Damaging winds may blow 
  down trees and power lines, leading to the potential for power 
  outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles on north south roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should use extreme caution in high winds, especially in
and around blowing dust. High profile vehicles will be
susceptible to toppling due the high winds.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Stay indoors and avoid windows during the
height of the winds.

&&

$$

ORZ041-508-510-WAZ024-027-521-291200-
/O.CON.KPDT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
North Central Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Yakima Valley-Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Heppner, Condon, 
Fossil, Dufur, Maupin, Moro, White Salmon, Naches, Sunnyside, 
Toppenish, Yakima, Goldendale, and Bickleton
411 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph. Blowing
  dust may lead to local visibility reductions to a mile or less 
  at times.

* WHERE...In Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of 
  Washington, Yakima Valley and Simcoe Highlands. In Oregon, 
  Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and North Central 
  Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions will be possible due to
  the high winds. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power
  lines, leading to the potential for power outages. Travel will
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north
  south roadways. Blowing dust will also lead to localized
  visibility reductions near recently plowed fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

ORZ505-511-WAZ026-520-291200-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
John Day Basin-Central Oregon-Kittitas Valley-
East Slopes of the Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Dayville, John Day, Mitchell, Monument, 
Spray, Bend, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Ellensburg, Thorp, 
Cle Elum, and Cliffdell
411 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Washington, Simcoe Highlands, Kittitas Valley, 
  Yakima Valley and Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington. 
  In Oregon, Central Oregon, North Central Oregon, Eastern 
  Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and John Day Basin.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Patchy blowing dust may occur near recently plowed 
  fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Slow down if you encounter blowing dust. Secure
outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/Pendleton
198 
WWUS76 KPDT 291010
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
310 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

ORZ044-507-WAZ028-029-291115-
/O.CAN.KPDT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
/O.CAN.KPDT.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
310 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind has diminished this morning below high wind warning criteria
and will continue to decrease. However, wind will remain gusty 
especially across the Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and
Columbia Basin in Oregon through the morning.


$$

ORZ041-508-510-WAZ024-027-521-291115-
/O.CAN.KPDT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
North Central Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Yakima Valley-Simcoe Highlands-
310 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind has diminished this morning below high wind criteria and 
will continue to decrease. However, there could still be some 
gusty winds, especially this morning. 

$$

ORZ505-511-WAZ026-520-291115-
/O.CAN.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
John Day Basin-Central Oregon-Kittitas Valley-
East Slopes of the Washington Cascades-
310 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind has diminished this morning below wind advisory criteria and
will continue to decrease. However, there could still be some 
gusty winds, especially this morning. 


$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/Pendleton

The office that day

Everything else NWS Pendleton, OR issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 27, 9:12 AM PDTWinter Weather AdvisoryPDTUmatilla, Union, Wallowa44 hr
Mar 27, 2:07 PM PDTWind AdvisoryPDTCrook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, Jefferson, Morrow and 3 more37 hr

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.