Wind Advisory Issued For Portland Metro Area

Portland, Ore. – The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Wind Advisory for our area.

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Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1210 PM PDT Mon Oct 28 2019

Greater Portland Metro Area-Greater Vancouver Area-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Portland, Wilsonville,
Oregon City, Gresham, Troutdale, Vancouver, Battle Ground,
Ridgefield, Washougal, Yacolt, and Amboy
1210 PM PDT Mon Oct 28 2019

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...East wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Washington, Greater Vancouver Area. In Oregon,
  Greater Portland Metro Area.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM PDT Tuesday. Peak wind
  period around 2 AM through 8 AM Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Tree limbs and a few large trees could be uprooted.
  Isolated to scattered power outages can be expected. High
  profile vehicles will be susceptible to strong and gusty cross
  wind, especially on Interstate 205 over the Glenn Jackson
  bridge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

155 AM | Here’s a look at the current temperatures across Clark County. Where there is wind, it’s in the 40s. Where there’s no wind, it’s in the upper 20s to low 30s. The area between Salmon Creek & Ridgefield may stay cold with little wind until midday. #pdxtst #wawx pic.twitter.com/y8yXI4YXQm

— NWS Portland (@NWSPortland) October 29, 2019

In this pattern, an area of locally stronger east winds also tends to impact the Bethany, Cedar Mills, West Haven, Raleigh Hills & Garden Home neighborhoods so expect the winds to be strong in these areas for the next several hours. Some power outages are likely. #pdxtst https://t.co/HQ3rS2p6za

— NWS Portland (@NWSPortland) October 29, 2019

Transportation Officials in Washington State are echoing the warning for drivers in heavy winds: Glenn Jackson Bridge, I-5/I-205 Vancouver-Portland metro area Late Monday night (just before midnight) until noon Tuesday Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph; gusts of 40 to 45 mph are expected. High-profile vehicles and especially light-loaded or empty trailers should be particularly alert on the Glenn Jackson Bridge (I-205 on the WA/OR border.)

And now a 50 mph wind gust at 1:20 AM on the Glen Jackson Bridge along I-205.

— NWS Portland (@NWSPortland) October 29, 2019

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