# HEADLINE
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WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM PDT FRIDAY
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
WHERE
Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Chesaw Road, Sherman Pass, Wauconda, Inchelium, Boulder Creek Road, and Republic.
WHEN
From midnight tonight to 3 PM PDT Friday.
IMPACTS
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Isolated to scattered tree damage will be possible in the mountains. New fire starts could spread swiftly through dry fuel beds, especially in the afternoon as humidity values lower near 25 percent.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Strong winds will develop over the higher terrain around midnight into early Friday morning. Peak wind gusts will develop between 3AM and 11AM. Lower valleys may experience lighter winds until Friday morning closer to 8AM.
ISSUED AT
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10:22 AM PDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Spokane WA
HEADER
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Okanogan Highlands
Including the cities of Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Chesaw Road, Sherman Pass, Wauconda, Inchelium, Boulder Creek Road, and Republic
