[Vision2020] High Wind Warning

[Tom Hansen]

The National Weather Service In Spokane Has Issued A High Wind
Warning... Which Is In Effect From 7 AM To 11 PM PDT Monday. The
High Wind Watch Is No Longer In Effect.

* Winds: West To Southwest Winds Of 30 To 40 Mph With Gusts Up To
60 Mph Will Be Possible.

* Timing: Monday... Especially Late Morning And Afternoon.

* Locations Include: Moscow... Plummer... Potlatch... Genesee...
Coeur d'Alene... Post Falls... Hayden... Worley... Pullman...
Colfax... Rosalia... La Crosse... Oakesdale... Tekoa...
Uniontown... Spokane... Cheney... Davenport... Rockford

* Impacts: Strong Winds May Cause Damage To Property Including
Trees Being Snapped Off... As Well As Downed Power Lines. Blowing
Dust Will Be Another Danger For Parts Of The Washington Palouse
And The West Plains. Motorists Should Be Prepared For Rapid
Reductions In Visibility.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...

A High Wind Warning Means A Hazardous High Wind Event Is Expected
Or Occurring. Sustained Wind Speeds Of At Least 40 Mph Or Gusts
Of 58 Mph Or More Can Lead To Property Damage.

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In Texas (and the rest of Tornado Alley), this is simply looked at as
kite-flying weather.

Seeya round town, Moscow.

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

"The Pessimist complains about the wind, the Optimist expects it to change
and the Realist adjusts his sails."

- Unknown