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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Pendleton, OR

November 3, 20214 counties in Oregon

NWS Pendleton, OR issued this high wind warning at Nov 3, 2021, 7:46 PM PDT for 4 counties in Oregon. It took effect at Nov 4, 2021, 7:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 3, 2021, 7:46 PM PDT (02:46 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 4, 2021, 7:00 AM PDT
Expired
Nov 4, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Pendleton, OR

Counties Crook County, OR, Deschutes County, OR, Jefferson County, OR, Wasco County, OR

The radar

The Portland,OR radar (KRTX), 209 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:45 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

Salem/Mcnary, OR (KSLE), launched 00:00Z, 2.8 hours before the alert went out and 167 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 00:00Z on 2021-11-04Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-11-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 257 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1132 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
257 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
415 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

063 
WWUS76 KPDT 040246
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
746 PM PDT Wed Nov 3 2021

ORZ511-041400-
/O.UPG.KPDT.WI.Y.0027.211104T1500Z-211105T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPDT.HW.W.0003.211104T1400Z-211104T2200Z/
Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Bend, Madras, Prineville, and Redmond
746 PM PDT Wed Nov 3 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 60 to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Oregon...Mainly in the vicinity of Bend.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 3 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

ORZ509-041400-
/O.NEW.KPDT.HW.W.0003.211104T1400Z-211104T2200Z/
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades-
Including the cities of La Pine and Sunriver
746 PM PDT Wed Nov 3 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 60 to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 3 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

ORZ510-041400-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0027.211104T1500Z-211105T0000Z/
North Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Dufur, Maupin, and Moro
746 PM PDT Wed Nov 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...North Central Oregon.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ORZ041-044-507-508-WAZ024-028-029-521-041400-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0027.211104T1800Z-211105T0600Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, 
Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, 
White Salmon, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
Walla Walla, Goldendale, and Bickleton
746 PM PDT Wed Nov 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington, 
  Simcoe Highlands, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of 
  Washington and Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington. In 
  Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 
  Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Eastern Columbia River Gorge 
  of Oregon and Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of 
  Oregon.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

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
2 follow-up statements
144 
WWUS76 KPDT 041205
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
505 AM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

ORZ509-042200-
/O.CON.KPDT.HW.W.0003.211104T1400Z-211104T2200Z/
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades-
Including the cities of La Pine and Sunriver
505 AM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 60 to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 3 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

ORZ511-042200-
/O.CON.KPDT.HW.W.0003.211104T1400Z-211104T2200Z/
Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Bend, Madras, Prineville, and Redmond
505 AM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 60 to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Oregon...Mainly in the vicinity of Bend.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 3 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

ORZ510-042200-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0027.211104T1500Z-211105T0000Z/
North Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Dufur, Maupin, and Moro
505 AM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...North Central Oregon.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ORZ041-044-507-508-WAZ024-028-029-521-042200-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0027.211104T1800Z-211105T0600Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, 
Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, 
White Salmon, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
Walla Walla, Goldendale, and Bickleton
505 AM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington, 
  Simcoe Highlands, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of 
  Washington and Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington. In 
  Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 
  Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Eastern Columbia River Gorge 
  of Oregon and Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of 
  Oregon.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

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
230 
WWUS76 KPDT 042158
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
258 PM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

ORZ509-042300-
/O.EXP.KPDT.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211104T2200Z/
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades-
Including the cities of La Pine and Sunriver
258 PM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

The threat for high winds has ended, though occasional gusts up to
40 mph cannot be ruled out early this afternoon.

$$

ORZ511-042300-
/O.EXP.KPDT.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211104T2200Z/
Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Bend, Madras, Prineville, and Redmond
258 PM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

The threat for high winds has ended, though occasional gusts up to
40 mph cannot be ruled out early this afternoon.

$$

ORZ041-044-507-508-WAZ024-028-029-521-050600-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-211105T0600Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, 
Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, 
White Salmon, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
Walla Walla, Goldendale, and Bickleton
258 PM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington, 
  Simcoe Highlands, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of 
  Washington and Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington. In 
  Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 
  Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Eastern Columbia River Gorge 
  of Oregon and Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of 
  Oregon.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ORZ510-050000-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-211105T0000Z/
North Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Dufur, Maupin, and Moro
258 PM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...North Central Oregon.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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

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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.