Full Notification

A strong low pressure system is expected to move north just off the Oregon Coast tonight, likely spreading strong winds north through much of NW Oregon and SW Washington. The strongest winds are likely to occur along the Central Oregon Coast and into the southern part of the Willamette Valley, with the storm weakening slightly as it moves north. The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Sunday.

* WINDS...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE...The north Oregon Coast and elevated portions of the Coast Range of northwest Oregon. This includes the coastal communities of Astoria, Cannon Beach, and Pacific City, as well as higher elevations of Highways 6 and 26 in the Coast Range.

* TIMING...Brief surge of wind, likely lasting less than three hours. Most likely timing of this surge is around midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles, especially on exposed portions of the Astoria-Megler Bridge.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTH OREGON COAST ... COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON

Instructions:

A High Wind Warning means hazardous weather conditions of strong and damaging winds are imminent or highly likely in the warning area.