Active AlertsSmithville, WA

What: For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures of 28 to 32 possible.
Where: Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington.
When: For the Wind Advisory, until 11 AM PDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday morning.
Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.