By Rod Hill on 2016-03-12
HIGH WIND WARNING SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 PM FOR THE COAST.
A WIND ADVISORY FOR THE VALLEY 12 NOON - 10:00 PM. AREAS FROM EUGENE TO LONGVIEW WILL SEE GUSTY HIGH WINDS. PEAK SOUTH AND THEN WEST WINDS COULD REACH 45-55 MPH. CONFIDENCE IS HIGH OF SEEING AT LEAST 50 MPH WINDS IN THE METRO.
Sunday winds will likely be at least as strong as the storm March 1st, that produced multiple area wind gusts of 50 mph.
The map shows possible high wind areas colored in brown, including all areas from the coast to the Cascade foothill. Remember, it is dangerous to drive near tall trees during a windstorm. At least 2 people in our region have been killed this winter when trees fell onto their cars. Stay safe and updated as the wind blows. PortlandWeather.com & iPhone app & mobile for android: PortlandWeather.com/mobile
Outlook calls for warm temperatures