Oregon weather alerts

6 active watches, warnings and advisories in Oregon, most urgent first. From the National Weather Service.

Freeze Watch 2

Freeze Watch

Severe · Future

From 11:00 PM Fri until 9:00 AM Sat·Issued 6:55 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Portland OR

Freeze Watch issued October 21 at 6:55PM PDT until October 24 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Details

What: For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees possible.

Where: East Central Willamette Valley, North Oregon Coast Range, West Central Willamette Valley, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, and Lane County Cascade Foothills Counties.

When: For the Frost Advisory, from 11 PM Thursday to 9 AM PDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from 11 PM Friday to 9 AM PDT Saturday.

Impacts: Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

What to do

Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures.

Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.

Areas: North Oregon Coast Range; West Central Willamette Valley; East Central Willamette Valley; Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties; Lane County Cascade Foothills

Freeze Watch

Severe · Future

From 11:00 PM Thu until 9:00 AM Fri·Issued 6:55 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Portland OR

Freeze Watch issued October 21 at 6:55PM PDT until October 23 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Details

What: Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees possible.

Where: North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Benton County Lowlands, Lane County Lowlands, and Linn County Lowlands Counties.

When: For the first Freeze Watch, from 11 PM Thursday through 9 AM PDT Friday. For the second Freeze Watch, from 11 PM Friday through 9 AM PDT Saturday.

Impacts: Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do

Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures.

Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.

Areas: North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; Benton County Lowlands; Linn County Lowlands; Lane County Lowlands

Wind Advisory 1

Wind Advisory

Moderate · Expected

From 7:00 PM Thu until 11:00 AM Fri·Issued 3:45 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Pendleton OR

Wind Advisory issued October 22 at 3:45AM PDT until October 23 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Details

What: West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

Where: Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, and Kittitas Valley.

When: From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Friday.

Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

What to do

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Areas: Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Kittitas Valley

Frost Advisory 3

Frost Advisory

Minor · Expected

From 11:00 PM Thu until 9:00 AM Fri·Issued 6:55 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Portland OR

Frost Advisory issued October 21 at 6:55PM PDT until October 23 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Details

What: Temperatures as low as 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation.

Where: In Oregon, Tualatin Valley, Central Oregon Coast Range, and Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands Counties. In Washington, Cowlitz County Lowlands, North Clark County Lowlands, South Washington Cascade Foothills, and Willapa Hills Counties.

When: For the first Frost Advisory, from 11 PM Thursday to 9 AM PDT Friday. For the second Frost Advisory, from 11 PM Friday to 9 AM PDT Saturday.

Impacts: Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

What to do

Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures.

Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.

Areas: Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; Central Oregon Coast Range; Tualatin Valley; Willapa Hills; Cowlitz County Lowlands; North Clark County Lowlands; South Washington Cascade Foothills

Frost Advisory

Minor · Expected

From 11:00 PM Thu until 9:00 AM Fri·Issued 6:55 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Portland OR

Frost Advisory issued October 21 at 6:55PM PDT until October 23 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Details

What: For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees possible.

Where: East Central Willamette Valley, North Oregon Coast Range, West Central Willamette Valley, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, and Lane County Cascade Foothills Counties.

When: For the Frost Advisory, from 11 PM Thursday to 9 AM PDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from 11 PM Friday to 9 AM PDT Saturday.

Impacts: Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

What to do

Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures.

Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.

Areas: North Oregon Coast Range; West Central Willamette Valley; East Central Willamette Valley; Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties; Lane County Cascade Foothills

Frost Advisory

Minor · Expected

From 11:00 PM Fri until 9:00 AM Sat·Issued 6:55 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Portland OR

Frost Advisory issued October 21 at 6:55PM PDT until October 24 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Details

What: Temperatures as low as 34 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation.

Where: Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and southwest Washington.

When: From 11 PM Friday to 9 AM PDT Saturday.

Impacts: Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

What to do

Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures.

Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.

Areas: Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; Lower Columbia River; Inner Portland Metro; East Portland Metro; Outer Southeast Portland Metro; West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft; Clackamas County Cascade Foothills; Inner Vancouver Metro; East Clark County Lowlands

Times are local to the first state an alert names. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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