Weather Alerts For Powell Butte, OR
Wind Advisory
-URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 726 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-North Central Oregon-Central Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Simcoe Highlands- Including the cities of The Dalles, Arlington, Dufur, Maupin, Prineville, Bickleton, Redmond, Heppner, Pendleton, Moro, Bend, Madras, White Salmon, Goldendale, Athena, Pilot Rock, Fossil, and Condon 726 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon, North Central Oregon, Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Flood Watch
-Flood Watch National Weather Service Pendleton OR 336 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HEAVY RAIN AND SNOW EXPECTED TO CAUSE HIGH WATER LEVELS IN SMALL STREAMS AND CREEKS FLOWIING OUT OF THE OREGON CASCADES... East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades-North Central Oregon-Central Oregon- Including the cities of Sunriver, La Pine, Maupin, Dufur, Moro, Prineville, Bend, Madras, Camp Sherman, Redmond, and Sisters 336 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES... * WHAT...Small creek and stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Oregon, including the following areas, in central Oregon, Central Oregon and East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. In north central Oregon, North Central Oregon. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Small creeks and streams flowing out of the Oregon Cascades may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain amounts of 2 to 4 inches and high mountain snow of over a foot leading to unusually high water level forecasts in the National Water Model. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&