High Wind Watch issued December 15 at 12:35PM PST until December 17 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA
WHAT: For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest
winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible and up to 70
mph isolated gusts in higher terrain.
WHERE: Spokane Valley, Anatone, Cloverland Road, Pullman, Colfax,
Oakesdale, Othello, Moscow, Wilbur, Waterville, Rockford,
Craigmont, Creston, Post Falls, Coulee City, Lapwai, Mountain
Road, Airway Heights, Culdesac, Plummer, Davenport, Moses Lake,
Genesee, La Crosse, Peola, Ephrata, Soldiers Meadow Road, Tekoa,
Downtown Spokane, Gifford, Odessa, Ritzville, Badger Mountain
Road, Grand Coulee, Lewiston, Harrington, Winchester, Fairfield,
Coeur d'Alene, Rosalia, Mansfield, Uniontown, Potlatch, Cheney,
Worley, Peck, Kamiah, Lewiston Grade, Quincy, Nezperce, and Hayden.
WHEN: For the Wind Advisory, until 6 AM PST Tuesday. For the High
Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.
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: In areas with saturated soils from previous
recent rainfall, trees and power lines could see higher impacts.
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Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.