High Wind Watch Issued for Oregon and Washington Coast Saturday Into Sunday

High Wind Watch Oregon Washington coast November 2026: South winds of 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are possible from Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night, with Tillamook County emergency officials warning of downed trees, power lines and widespread outages.

High Wind Watch Oregon Washington coast November 2026, Digi Mart USA News (Tillamook County, Oregon): Tillamook County Emergency Management has issued a High Wind Watch covering the Oregon coast and the South Washington coast, effective from Saturday afternoon, November 7, 2026, until 4:00 a.m. Sunday, November 8, 2026.

The advisory forecasts south winds of 20 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Affected areas in Oregon include the Clatsop County Coast, the Tillamook County Coast and the Central Coast of Oregon.

In Washington, the South Washington Coast is included.

Officials warn that the damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, and that widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.

The advisory is rated Severe, meaning it poses a significant threat to life or property, with a future urgency level.

Residents are advised to fasten loose objects or move them to a safe location before the winds arrive and to prepare for possible downed trees and outages. Those with gas-powered generators should make sure they have enough fuel.

Households should also keep batteries, flashlights and a way to maintain a safe body temperature in case heating or cooling is lost. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Felix Reeves

Felix Reeves is the Digital Motoring Editor at USA News after joining in July 2023. He previously worked as a Motoring News Reporter at the Express.

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