Orofino, ID Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts over 60 mph
possible.

* WHERE...Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region,
Orofino/Grangeville Region, Southern Clearwater Mountains, and
Northern Clearwater Mountains.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds could gust over 70 mph in the Camas
Prairie, including Grangeville.

Bursts of heavy snow and winter driving conditions are possible in
higher valleys and over mountain passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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