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WWUS76 KPDT 130909
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
209 AM PDT Wed May 13 2026

ORZ507-508-WAZ521-140000-
/O.CON.KPDT.HW.W.0003.260513T1200Z-260514T0600Z/
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Foothills of
the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Heppner, Pilot Rock, Condon, Goldendale,
Bickleton, Athena, Pendleton, and Fossil
209 AM PDT Wed May 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Simcoe
  Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$

ORZ041-WAZ024-140000-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260514T0600Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-Eastern Columbia River
Gorge of Washington-
Including the cities of White Salmon, The Dalles, and Arlington
209 AM PDT Wed May 13 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

ORZ044-510-WAZ026>029-140000-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0017.260513T1200Z-260514T0600Z/
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-North Central Oregon-Kittitas
Valley-Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-Foothills
of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Naches, Moro, Connell, Ellensburg, Thorp,
Yakima, Prosser, Dayton, Tri-Cities, Maupin, Dufur, Ione, Walla
Walla, Sunnyside, Waitsburg, Boardman, Toppenish, and Hermiston
209 AM PDT Wed May 13 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, North
  Central Oregon, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of
  the Blue Mountains of Washington.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MR