TROUTDALE, Ore. — A windy start to the weekend is in store for parts of Western Oregon and Southwest Washington, with strong gusts in some places reaching up to 40 mph.
The National Weather Service – Portland office issued a wind advisory for parts of the east Portland metro area and the western Columbia River Gorge for strong east winds.
The gusts could blow around unsecured objects, like trash cans, and could also bring down trees and debris – potentially causing power outages.
The NWS warned that the gusts will be strongest along the Interstate 84 corridor, through Troutdale, Fairview and Gresham.
“Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects such as garbage cans and other objects that can easily blow around,” the NWS said.
The wind advisory was put in place through 3 p.m. Saturday.
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The wind prompted ODOT to cancel a planned overnight closure of I-205 at the Abernethy Bridge in West Linn. ODOT said the bridge work could continue overnight Saturday, weather-permitting.