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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 10:17 AM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
A vigorous cold front will begin crossing the Cascades between 2AM and 3AM. With the frontal passage, look for sharp increase in west winds and potential for wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph with isolated gusts to 70 mph. For Chelan and Okanogan County, the highest confidence for these stronger winds will over the ridgelines. As the front moves into the western Columbia Basin, these stronger winds will begin surfacing on the Waterville Plateau, Wenatchee Area, and western Columbia Basin around Vantage, Moses Lake and Ephrata. Motorists with high profile vehicles should be prepared for rapid increases in winds and wind gusts and potential for dangerous cross winds.
High Wind Warning
Issued: 9:20 AM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Isolated gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. &&
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