Wind Advisory
Expires 7:00 AM PST on November 22, 2009
Statement as of 3:44 am PST on November 22, 2009
... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 am PST this morning
for the Willamette Valley including the greater Portland and
Vancouver areas... the lower Columbia and the I-5 corridor in
Cowlitz County...
A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 am PST this morning.
Gusty south winds will continue early this morning. Winds of 20
to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph can be expected through around
7 am... .then winds will slowly ease later this morning.
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.
Local Storm Report
11/22/2009 0245 am
Forest Grove, Washington County.
Non-thunderstorm wind gust m48.00 mph, reported by mesonet.
11/22/2009 0319 am
Hillsboro, Washington County.
Non-thunderstorm wind damage, reported by utility company.
Power outages in Washington County now affecting about
4300 customers.