Weather Alerts for Cowlitz County LowlandsIssued by the National Weather Service |
 HIGH WIND WARNING |
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| COWLITZ COUNTY LOWLANDS | ||
Areas Affected: Clatsop County Coast - Tillamook County Coast - Central Coast of Oregon - North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - North Oregon Coast Range - Central Oregon Coast Range - South Washington Coast - Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands - Willapa Hills |
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| Effective: Sat, 10/25 2:56pm | Updated: Sat, 10/25 6:36pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sat, 10/25 11:00pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, and Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Information: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. |
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 WIND ADVISORY |
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| COWLITZ COUNTY LOWLANDS | ||
Areas Affected: Lower Columbia River - Tualatin Valley - West Hills and Chehalem Mountains - Inner Portland Metro - East Portland Metro - Outer Southeast Portland Metro - West Central Willamette Valley - East Central Willamette Valley - Benton County Lowlands - Linn County Lowlands - Lane County Lowlands - Clackamas County Cascade Foothills - Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties - Lane County Cascade Foothills - Cowlitz County Lowlands - North Clark County Lowlands - Inner Vancouver Metro - East Clark County Lowlands - South Washington Cascade Foothills |
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| Effective: Sat, 10/25 2:56pm | Updated: Sat, 10/25 6:36pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sat, 10/25 11:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, and gusts up to 50 mph near heavy rain showers. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. Information: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects such as garbage cans and other objects that can easily blow around. |
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 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY |
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| COWLITZ COUNTY LOWLANDS | ||
Areas Affected: North Oregon Cascades - Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties - Cascades of Lane County - South Washington Cascades |
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| Effective: Sat, 10/25 2:53pm | Updated: Sat, 10/25 6:36pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 10/26 5:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 3500 ft. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with accumulations of 12 inches or more above 5500 ft. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph on Saturday. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest wind gusts on Saturday will be on exposed ridgetops and near any heavier rain showers. Information: Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington, visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map |
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