Looks like the remnants of tropical storm Lingling are going to reach the Pacific Northwest. This Lingling, is no cute and fuzzy Panda Bear! Later tonight (Wednesday) winds will begin to pick up on the Oregon Coast and increase through Thursday morning. A High Wind Warning will be in effect from Thursday morning through the afternoon.

Even though the storm will be more than 250 miles off the coast it will still pack a wallop. I think the highest winds will occur in the mid to late morning hours on the coast. Peak winds in Portland and the Willamette Valley will be late morning and early afternoon.

Locally the strong south winds may cause some problems with branches coming down on powerlines. Leaves blowing off trees could clog storm drains and cause some minor flooding issues. On the coast winds gusts could cause some damage to structures and cause flying debris problems.

The south winds will also bring in warmer air. Temperatures will reach the lower 60s. Snow levels in the mountains will climb to 7,000ft. After the wind portion of the storm moves through rainy conditions will persist through Friday. Anywhere from .60 to.80" of rain can be expected locally.

Dave