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...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts around 45 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southeast
Washington and north central and northeast Oregon.

* WHEN...From noon to 10 PM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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New COVID numbers by county

County Cases Date range
Benton County 42 March 11-17
Franklin County 164 March 11-17
Yakima County 19 As of March 25

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