347 WWUS76 KPDT 112246 NPWPDT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 246 PM PST Thu Jan 11 2024 ORZ041-044-507-508-510-WAZ024-029-521-120700- /O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T1500Z/ Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon- Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon- Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon- Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon- North Central Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington- Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-Simcoe Highlands- Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, Dufur, Maupin, Moro, White Salmon, Dayton, Waitsburg, Walla Walla, Goldendale, and Bickleton 246 PM PST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/Pendleton