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Location: Richland, WA
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Wind Advisory
Issued: 10:15 PM Dec. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest
winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Lower Columbia Basin
of Washington.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For
the High Wind Watch, 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. Gusty winds will blow around
unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power
outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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

Secure outdoor objects.

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High Wind Watch
Issued: 10:15 PM Dec. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest
winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Lower Columbia Basin
of Washington.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For
the High Wind Watch, 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. Gusty winds will blow around
unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power
outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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

Secure outdoor objects.

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River Flood Watch
Issued: 6:31 PM Dec. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Yakima River at Kiona.

* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, At this level, there will be moderate
flooding of farmland, roads and some residential areas...
especially in the West Richland area.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM PST Monday the stage was 12.2 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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