A wind advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 3:08 a.m. valid from 10 p.m. until Tuesday 7 a.m. for Grande Ronde Valley.

The weather service describes, "South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected, mainly south of La Grande."

"Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result," explains the weather service. "Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects."