Press Release - Wind Warning

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Advisory: Wind Advisory until 08:00PM Tuesday

...Windy Tomorrow... .A low pressure system passage will bring about windy conditions tomorrow afternoon and early evening. ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM PDT TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM PDT Tuesday.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...1 PM to 8 pm PDT Tuesday.

* Impacts...Winds this strong can make driving difficult ... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Localized power outages are also possible due to downed trees and tree limbs.

* Locations...Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport, Kellogg, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, Kettle Falls, Republic, Inchelium, Wauconda, Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere, Leavenworth, Mazama, Twisp, Winthrop, Stehekin, Conconully, Omak, Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport, Or oville, and Nespelem.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS ... NORTHERN PANHANDLE

Instructions:
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Secure outdoor objects. Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects.

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