Wind Advisory for Our Area
National Weather Service Portland OR
255 PM PDT Sun Mar 17 2019
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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
255 PM PDT Sun Mar 17 2019
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY EVENING TO 10
AM PDT TUESDAY…
* WINDS…East 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* TIMING…Winds strengthening Sunday night and Monday, then
persisting through at least Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 45 and 57 mph. Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside.
