FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF ORE… — * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility a quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory Base of the Blue Mountains, southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM PST this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of dense fog have been observed along the Foothills of the Blue Mountains including but not limited to: Interstate 84 near Pendleton and Cabbage Hill & Highway 12. Within fog, visibilities as low as one-quarter mile are expected to persist through the overnight. Use extra caution while traveling as visibility can change quickly. If fog is encountered, use low-beam headlights and keep plenty of space between you and other vehicles.
Severe weather in Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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