NW OR & SE WA Wind Storm For Saturday - 4/7 Timeframe

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  1. STexan

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    Anybody ever driven up through the Columbia River Gorge when the winds were blowing in excess of 50-60 MPH due to weather anomalies? If so then you may understand what may come about Friday Night and into Saturday in the Columbia River Outlet region. Travelling in the region during this time can become dangerous with fallen trees everywhere and extremely dangerous winds through the gorge funnel

    High, possibly damaging, winds forewarned for Saturday | Discover Ferndale
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    Special Weather Statement
    Special Weather Statement
    National Weather Service Portland OR
    356 AM PDT Thu Apr 5 2018

    ORZ005>008-010-012-WAZ022-039-040-052300-
    Lower Columbia-Greater Portland Metro Area-
    Central Willamette Valley-South Willamette Valley-
    Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills-
    Cascade Foothills in Lane County-I-5 Corridor in Cowlitz County-
    Greater Vancouver Area-South Washington Cascade Foothills-
    Including the cities of St. Helens, Clatskanie, Hillsboro,
    Portland, Wilsonville, Oregon City, Gresham, Troutdale, Salem,
    McMinnville, Woodburn, Stayton, Dallas, Eugene, Springfield,
    Corvallis, Albany, Lebanon, Sandy, Estacada,
    Silver Falls State Park, Sweet Home, Vida, Jasper, Lowell,
    Cottage Grove, Longview, Kelso, Castle Rock, Vancouver,
    Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Washougal, Yacolt, Amboy, Toutle,
    Ariel, Lake Merwin, Yale Lake, and Cougar
    356 AM PDT Thu Apr 5 2018

    ...STRONG WINDS POSSIBLE INLAND SATURDAY...

    A strong storm system is expected to affect the Pacific Northwest
    on Saturday, bringing the potential for strong gusty winds to the
    interior valleys and Cascade Foothills of southwest Washington
    and northwest Oregon.

    South winds are expected to gust into the range of 45 to 50 mph.
    Impacts at these speeds may include downed trees, branches, and
    power lines, leading to the potential for a few power outages
    Saturday.

    As is often the case with these events, there is a degree of
    uncertainty with how the storm will track and how intense it will
    actually be. There is no time like the present to make sure you
    are prepared for strong winds. Secure loose outdoor objects, make
    sure you have a flashlight and plenty of batteries in case of
    power outages. Stay tuned to the latest forecast by visiting
    weather.gov or your favorite source of weather information.


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