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Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-20 11:19:47 951 WWUS76 KPDT 201719 NPWPDT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 919 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ORZ049-210700- /O.NEW.KPDT.HW.A.0001.260222T0600Z-260223T0600Z/ /O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0006.260221T1200Z-260222T0600Z/ Grande Ronde Valley- Including the cities of Elgin, La Grande, Cove, and Union 919 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ ORZ507-210700- /O.NEW.KPDT.HW.A.0001.260222T0600Z-260223T0600Z/ Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon- Including the cities of Athena, Pendleton, and Pilot Rock 919 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ PDT Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-20 11:19:47 951 WWUS76 KPDT 201719 NPWPDT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 919 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ORZ049-210700- /O.NEW.KPDT.HW.A.0001.260222T0600Z-260223T0600Z/ /O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0006.260221T1200Z-260222T0600Z/ Grande Ronde Valley- Including the cities of Elgin, La Grande, Cove, and Union 919 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ ORZ507-210700- /O.NEW.KPDT.HW.A.0001.260222T0600Z-260223T0600Z/ Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon- Including the cities of Athena, Pendleton, and Pilot Rock 919 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ PDT Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-20 23:43:08 737 WWUS76 KPDT 210542 NPWPDT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 942 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ORZ049-220000- /O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0006.260221T1200Z-260222T0600Z/ /O.CON.KPDT.HW.A.0001.260222T0600Z-260223T0600Z/ Grande Ronde Valley- Including the cities of Elgin, La Grande, Cove, and Union 942 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected at the southern end of the Grande Ronde Valley, especially in the vicinity of Ladd and Pyles canyons. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ ORZ507-220000- /O.CON.KPDT.HW.A.0001.260222T0600Z-260223T0600Z/ Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon- Including the cities of Athena, Pilot Rock, and Pendleton 942 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected along the slopes and base of the northern Blue Mountains, including along Interstate 84 in the vicinity of Cabbage Hill. Significantly lighter winds are forecast away from the mountains in Pendleton, Pilot Rock, and Milton-Freewater. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ PDT Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-20 23:43:08 737 WWUS76 KPDT 210542 NPWPDT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 942 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ORZ049-220000- /O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0006.260221T1200Z-260222T0600Z/ /O.CON.KPDT.HW.A.0001.260222T0600Z-260223T0600Z/ Grande Ronde Valley- Including the cities of Elgin, La Grande, Cove, and Union 942 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected at the southern end of the Grande Ronde Valley, especially in the vicinity of Ladd and Pyles canyons. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ ORZ507-220000- /O.CON.KPDT.HW.A.0001.260222T0600Z-260223T0600Z/ Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon- Including the cities of Athena, Pilot Rock, and Pendleton 942 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected along the slopes and base of the northern Blue Mountains, including along Interstate 84 in the vicinity of Cabbage Hill. Significantly lighter winds are forecast away from the mountains in Pendleton, Pilot Rock, and Milton-Freewater. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ PDT Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-21 16:18:56 033 WWUS76 KPDT 212218 NPWPDT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 218 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 ORZ049-221800- /O.UPG.KPDT.HW.A.0001.260222T0600Z-260223T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPDT.HW.W.0001.260222T0600Z-260223T0600Z/ /O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T0600Z/ Grande Ronde Valley- Including the cities of La Grande, Union, Elgin, and Cove 218 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ ORZ507-221800- /O.UPG.KPDT.HW.A.0001.260222T0600Z-260223T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPDT.HW.W.0001.260222T0600Z-260223T0600Z/ Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon- Including the cities of Pendleton, Pilot Rock, and Athena 218 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MR Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-21 16:18:56 033 WWUS76 KPDT 212218 NPWPDT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 218 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 ORZ049-221800- /O.UPG.KPDT.HW.A.0001.260222T0600Z-260223T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPDT.HW.W.0001.260222T0600Z-260223T0600Z/ /O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260222T0600Z/ Grande Ronde Valley- Including the cities of La Grande, Union, Elgin, and Cove 218 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ ORZ507-221800- /O.UPG.KPDT.HW.A.0001.260222T0600Z-260223T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPDT.HW.W.0001.260222T0600Z-260223T0600Z/ Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon- Including the cities of Pendleton, Pilot Rock, and Athena 218 PM PST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. 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