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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Pendleton, OR

February 25, 2022Umatilla County, Union County, Oregon

NWS Pendleton, OR issued this wind advisory at Feb 25, 2022, 4:12 AM PST for Umatilla County, Union County, Oregon. It took effect at Feb 26, 2022, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 57 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 25, 2022, 4:12 AM PST (12:12 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 26, 2022, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 28, 2022, 7:00 PM PST
In force
57 hr
Issued by
NWS Pendleton, OR

Counties Umatilla County, OR, Union County, OR

The radar

The Pendleton radar (KPDT), 46 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:15 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, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 271 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 2022-02-25Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Boise Airport, ID at 12:00Z on 2022-02-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 78 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1011 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
71 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
78 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
135 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

167 
WWUS76 KPDT 251212
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
412 AM PST Fri Feb 25 2022

ORZ049-252300-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0013.220226T1800Z-220227T1800Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, and La Grande
412 AM PST Fri Feb 25 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeast winds will be strongest through
  Ladd and Pyles Canyons Saturday night into Sunday morning.

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
11 follow-up statements
628 
WWUS76 KPDT 252146
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
146 PM PST Fri Feb 25 2022

ORZ049-260715-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0013.220226T1800Z-220227T1800Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, and La Grande
146 PM PST Fri Feb 25 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeast winds will be strongest through 
  Ladd and Pyles Canyons Saturday night into Sunday morning.

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
310 
WWUS76 KPDT 260435
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
835 PM PST Fri Feb 25 2022

ORZ049-261500-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0013.220226T1800Z-220227T1800Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, and La Grande
835 PM PST Fri Feb 25 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeast winds will be strongest through
  Ladd and Pyles Canyons Saturday night into Sunday morning.

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
842 
WWUS76 KPDT 261201
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
401 AM PST Sat Feb 26 2022

ORZ049-262315-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0013.220226T1800Z-220227T1800Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, and La Grande
401 AM PST Sat Feb 26 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM today to 10 AM PST Sunday.

* 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
567 
WWUS76 KPDT 262242
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
242 PM PST Sat Feb 26 2022

ORZ049-270715-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220227T1800Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, and La Grande
242 PM PST Sat Feb 26 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* 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
881 
WWUS76 KPDT 270540
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
940 PM PST Sat Feb 26 2022

ORZ049-271500-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220227T1800Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, and La Grande
940 PM PST Sat Feb 26 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* 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
687 
WWUS76 KPDT 271136
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
336 AM PST Sun Feb 27 2022

ORZ507-272300-
/O.EXB.KPDT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220227T2300Z/
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Including the city of Pilot Rock
336 AM PST Sun Feb 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ALONG
THE BASE OF THE OREGON BLUE MOUNTAINS...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph along 
  the base of the Blue Mountains.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ORZ049-272300-
/O.EXT.KPDT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220227T2300Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, and La Grande
336 AM PST Sun Feb 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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
774 
WWUS76 KPDT 272157
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
157 PM PST Sun Feb 27 2022

ORZ507-280700-
/O.CAN.KPDT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220227T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.220228T1500Z-220301T0300Z/
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Including the city of Pilot Rock
157 PM PST Sun Feb 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY ALONG THE
BASE OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS...
...WIND ADVISORY THIS AFTERNOON HAS BEEN CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected along the base of the Blue Mountains.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ508-280700-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.220228T1500Z-220301T0300Z/
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Including the cities of Heppner, Condon, and Fossil
157 PM PST Sun Feb 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ028-280700-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.220228T1500Z-220301T0300Z/
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
157 PM PST Sun Feb 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY FOR THE
HANFORD AREA...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected for the Hanford Area.

* WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Washington.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ029-280700-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.220228T1500Z-220301T0300Z/
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the city of Walla Walla
157 PM PST Sun Feb 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY ALONG THE
BASE OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected along the base of the Blue Mountains.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ049-280700-
/O.EXT.KPDT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220301T0300Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, and La Grande
157 PM PST Sun Feb 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Monday.

* 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
528 
WWUS76 KPDT 280557
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
957 PM PST Sun Feb 27 2022

ORZ049-281500-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220301T0300Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, and La Grande
957 PM PST Sun Feb 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ508-281500-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.220228T1500Z-220301T0300Z/
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Including the cities of Heppner, Condon, and Fossil
957 PM PST Sun Feb 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ028-281500-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.220228T1500Z-220301T0300Z/
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
957 PM PST Sun Feb 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY
FOR THE HANFORD AREA...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected for the Hanford Area.

* WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Washington.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ507-WAZ029-281500-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.220228T1500Z-220301T0300Z/
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Pilot Rock and Walla Walla
957 PM PST Sun Feb 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY
ALONG THE BASE OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected 
  along the base of the Blue Mountains.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM PST Monday.

* 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
392 
WWUS76 KPDT 281108
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
308 AM PST Mon Feb 28 2022

ORZ510-282000-
/O.EXA.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.220228T1500Z-220301T0300Z/
North Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Dufur, Maupin, and Moro
308 AM PST Mon Feb 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...North Central Oregon.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

ORZ049-282000-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220301T0300Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, and La Grande
308 AM PST Mon Feb 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

ORZ508-282000-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.220228T1500Z-220301T0300Z/
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Including the cities of Heppner, Condon, and Fossil
308 AM PST Mon Feb 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

WAZ028-282000-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.220228T1500Z-220301T0300Z/
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
308 AM PST Mon Feb 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
PST THIS EVENING FOR THE HANFORD AREA...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected for the Hanford Area.

* WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Washington.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

ORZ507-WAZ029-282000-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.220228T1500Z-220301T0300Z/
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Pilot Rock and Walla Walla
308 AM PST Mon Feb 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
PST THIS EVENING ALONG THE BASE OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected 
  along the base of the Blue Mountains.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM PST 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
546 
WWUS76 KPDT 281953
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1153 AM PST Mon Feb 28 2022

ORZ049-010300-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220301T0300Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, and La Grande
1153 AM PST Mon Feb 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 mph.

* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

ORZ508-010300-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220301T0300Z/
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Including the cities of Heppner, Condon, and Fossil
1153 AM PST Mon Feb 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 mph. 
  Strongest winds will be along the base of the Blue Mountains.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

ORZ510-010300-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220301T0300Z/
North Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Dufur, Maupin, and Moro
1153 AM PST Mon Feb 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...North Central Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

WAZ028-010300-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220301T0300Z/
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
1153 AM PST Mon Feb 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING
FOR THE HANFORD AREA...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 55 mph.
  Strongest winds are expected across the Hanford Area.

* WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Washington.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

ORZ507-WAZ029-010300-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220301T0300Z/
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Pilot Rock and Walla Walla
1153 AM PST Mon Feb 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING
ALONG THE BASE OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 mph.
  Strongest winds will be along the base of the Blue Mountains.

* WHERE...In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of 
  Washington. In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue 
  Mountains of Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST 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
088 
WWUS76 KPDT 010243
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
643 PM PST Mon Feb 28 2022

ORZ049-010345-
/O.EXP.KPDT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220301T0300Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, and La Grande
643 PM PST Mon Feb 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The winds were decreasing across the area. Although wind gusts to
35 mph are possible...the threat for advisory level winds had
diminished thus the wind advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

ORZ508-010345-
/O.EXP.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220301T0300Z/
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Including the cities of Heppner, Condon, and Fossil
643 PM PST Mon Feb 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The winds were decreasing across the area. Although wind gusts to
35 mph are possible...the threat for advisory level winds had
diminished thus the wind advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

ORZ510-010345-
/O.EXP.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220301T0300Z/
North Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Dufur, Maupin, and Moro
643 PM PST Mon Feb 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The winds were decreasing across the area. Although wind gusts to
35 mph are possible...the threat for advisory level winds had
diminished thus the wind advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

WAZ028-010345-
/O.EXP.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220301T0300Z/
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
643 PM PST Mon Feb 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR THE
HANFORD AREA...

The winds were decreasing across the area. Although wind gusts to
35 mph are possible...the threat for advisory level winds had
diminished thus the wind advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

ORZ507-WAZ029-010345-
/O.EXP.KPDT.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220301T0300Z/
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Pilot Rock and Walla Walla
643 PM PST Mon Feb 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING ALONG THE
BASE OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS...

The winds were decreasing across the area. Although wind gusts to
35 mph are possible...the threat for advisory level winds had
diminished thus the wind advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Pendleton, OR wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Feb 25, 3:33 AM PST, 39 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 25, 3:33 AM PST, 39 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
333 AM PST Fri Feb 25 2022

Updated Aviation Discussion

.SHORT TERM...Today through Sunday night...The upper-level shortwave
that brought light snow to the region yesterday is exiting to the
east with a transient upper-level ridge beginning to build across
the Pacific Northwest in its place. Dry weather is expected today
under the ridge, and very cold morning lows will once again be
widespread, aided by mostly clear skies and calm winds, especially
in areas that still have snow on the ground to further enhance
radiational cooling.

The arrival of the next disturbance has trended later in recent
guidance with dry conditions now expected through Saturday. In
advance of this system, surface pressure gradients are forecast to
strengthen this evening through Saturday across eastern Oregon which
will support breezy conditions across the foothills of the Blue
Mountains and through the Grande Ronde Valley. By Saturday night,
cross section analysis of mesoscale guidance shows a good signal for
downslope winds along the Foothills of the Blue Mountains, and
though some uncertainty exists in the strength of these winds, gusts
of 30-45 mph are present in high-resolution guidance. Moreover, 8-
10+ mb ONO-MEH pressure gradients Saturday afternoon through Sunday
night will drive advisory-level winds through the Grande Ronde
Valley. These winds look to peak Saturday night into Sunday morning
with sustained winds of 25-40 mph, gusting 35-50 mph, strongest
through Ladd and Pyles Canyons and the southern Grande Ronde Valley.
EFI values of 0.6-0.7 are still advertised for the Grande Ronde
Valley for the aforementioned period, and EPS ensemble members are
in good agreement with 35-45 mph gusts forecast for KLGD.

Current water vapor imagery shows an atmospheric river off the
coast. This will bring the next round of precipitation to the region
with multiple shortwaves forecast to impact the Pacific Northwest
through the period. Ensembles and deterministic guidance both show
the first wave for late Saturday night into Sunday morning, with a
second wave for Sunday night. However, ensemble cluster analysis
reveals substantially more uncertainty with the track of the Sunday
night system. Depending on whether it tracks more northerly into
northwest Washington or more southerly into Oregon will determine
how much of an impact our CWA will see. Plunkett/86

.LONG TERM...Monday through Friday...Confidence is high that a
warming trend with rain and mountain snow will be the predominant
weather through Wednesday night followed by cooler and more
unsettled conditions the end of the week.  The main focus for next
week will be on the amount of precipitation and how the rivers and
creeks will respond.  It will also be very windy in the Grande Ronde
Valley and portions of the Blue Mtn Foothills, and the forecast will
include gusty winds in the Joseph area on Monday.  Overall,
deterministic and ensembles are in good agreement with the moist
southwest flow through Wednesday.  The main differences are the
amplitude of the ridge to the east along the Rockies.  Although
models show the passage of the upper level trough and cold front the
end of the week, there are some variations in the timing and
amplitude.

The moist southwest flow aloft will have a well defined atmospheric
river (AR) associated with it early in the week.  The strongest
magnitude of the AR will be off the coast, but the values inland are
impressive. Both the GEFS and ECMWF ENS probabilities are 90 percent
for IVT > 150 kg/m/s and 60-70 percent for IVT > 250 kg/m/s.  At
this time, no flooding is anticipated but the river levels bear
watching, especially on Monday night and Tuesday with the passage of
a strong warm front.  Snow levels will rise to around 6000-7000
feet.  Current QPF forecast has 1-2 inches along the east side of
the WA/OR Cascades and 0.5-0.75 inch over the northern Blues.  There
will be sharp water level rises during this time, and hydro concerns
will be elevated if this warm front packs in more precipitation than
currently advertised by the models.

As a strong upper level trough moves onshore on Wednesday, the warm
front will lift northward with decreasing chance of precipitation
over the southern half of Oregon.  There remains a decent chance of
high QPF and heavy snow above 6000 feet over the northern Oregon and
Washington Cascades and the northeast mountains.  The ECMWF EFI has
highlighted this area for high QPF for Wednesday--but nothing
extreme--with an index of around 0.5-0.6. There is some uncertainty
on the amount of QPF but the current forecast will show around 0.5
inch QPF over the northern Blues and the east side of the Cascades.

The offshore trough will move inland on Thursday and will be
accompanied by a strong cold front.  It will be windy in the lower
elevations, and it will be considerably cooler with lowering snow
levels to around 3000-4000 feet.  The trough will be slow to move
eastward but should be out of the forecast area by mid-day on Friday
with decreasing showers. This does not look to be a heavy snow
producer but will have impacts on winter travel over the mountains
and adjacent valleys. Wister/85

&&

.AVIATION...
12Z TAFS...Skies will be mostly clear with light winds for the next
24 hours.  Fog satellite shows some stratus clouds near KRDM and
KBDN, but clouds have thinned out over the past several hours.  An
easterly gradient may provide enough low level upslope for stratus
cloud early Saturday morning at KDLS and will forecast a SCT level
in the TAF.  Winds will be 10 kts or less at all sites through
Saturday morning.  Wister

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
PDT  35  16  41  25 /   0   0   0  10
ALW  38  19  44  28 /   0   0   0  10
PSC  38  20  42  28 /   0   0   0  20
YKM  37  16  38  25 /   0   0   0  30
HRI  37  20  41  27 /   0   0   0  10
ELN  34  16  36  25 /   0   0   0  30
RDM  42  17  49  30 /   0   0   0  20
LGD  32  14  34  23 /   0   0   0  10
GCD  39  13  44  23 /   0   0   0  20
DLS  43  22  44  33 /   0   0   0  50

&&

.PDT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...None.
WA...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...86
LONG TERM....85
AVIATION...85

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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.