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Yakima weather alerts

1 active alert for Yakima, Washington right now: a Wind Advisory.

34 in the last 30 days 35 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Freeze Warning Get alerts on your phone →

Active alerts for Yakima County

NWS issues alerts by county; Yakima is in Yakima County. Refreshed every few minutes; times in PDT.

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Wind Advisory

Issued Wed, Oct 21, 10:35 PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR Until Fri, Oct 23, 11:00 AM PDT (in 1 day)

Area: Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Kittitas Valley

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, and Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 11 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

What it means: Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.

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Last 30 days

Recent alerts for Yakima County

Alert	Issued	Ended	Issued by
Wind Advisory	Oct 21, 10:43 AM	Oct 23, 11:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Warning	Oct 13, 8:44 AM	Oct 13, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Warning	Oct 12, 10:48 PM	Oct 13, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Warning	Oct 12, 10:48 PM	Oct 13, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Warning	Oct 12, 10:27 AM	Oct 13, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Warning	Oct 12, 10:27 AM	Oct 13, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Watch	Oct 12, 9:54 AM	Oct 13, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Watch	Oct 12, 9:54 AM	Oct 13, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Watch	Oct 12, 5:57 AM	Oct 13, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Warning	Oct 12, 5:57 AM	Oct 12, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Watch	Oct 12, 5:57 AM	Oct 13, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Warning	Oct 12, 5:57 AM	Oct 12, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Watch	Oct 12, 5:57 AM	Oct 13, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Watch	Oct 11, 2:04 PM	Oct 13, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Warning	Oct 11, 2:04 PM	Oct 12, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Watch	Oct 11, 2:04 PM	Oct 13, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Warning	Oct 11, 2:04 PM	Oct 12, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Watch	Oct 11, 2:04 PM	Oct 13, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Warning	Oct 11, 11:29 AM	Oct 12, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Warning	Oct 11, 11:29 AM	Oct 12, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Watch	Oct 11, 9:05 AM	Oct 12, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Watch	Oct 10, 11:13 PM	Oct 12, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Freeze Watch	Oct 10, 1:45 PM	Oct 12, 9:00 AM	Pendleton OR
Wind Advisory	Oct 9, 8:44 PM	Oct 9, 9:00 PM	Pendleton OR
Special Weather Statement	Oct 9, 5:03 PM	Oct 9, 7:00 PM	Pendleton OR
Special Weather Statement	Oct 9, 2:03 PM	Oct 9, 5:00 PM	Pendleton OR
Wind Advisory	Oct 9, 1:02 PM	Oct 9, 9:00 PM	Pendleton OR
Special Weather Statement	Oct 9, 12:08 PM	Oct 9, 2:00 PM	Pendleton OR
Wind Advisory	Sep 25, 10:48 PM	Sep 25, 11:00 PM	Pendleton OR
Wind Advisory	Sep 25, 2:43 PM	Sep 25, 11:00 PM	Pendleton OR
Wind Advisory	Sep 25, 6:28 AM	Sep 25, 11:00 PM	Pendleton OR
Wind Advisory	Sep 24, 5:22 PM	Sep 25, 11:00 PM	Pendleton OR
Wind Advisory	Sep 24, 9:28 AM	Sep 25, 11:00 PM	Pendleton OR

Pattern

What Yakima County gets alerted for

Every alert that named Yakima County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.

Freeze Warning

Freeze Watch

Wind Advisory

Special Weather Statement

Plain English

What these alerts mean

A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.

Wind Advisory

Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.

Freeze Warning

Sub-freezing temperatures are imminent. Protect tender plants and outdoor plumbing.

Freeze Watch

Sub-freezing temperatures are possible. Be ready to protect plants and pipes.

Special Weather Statement

A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.

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Alerts near Yakima

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Where do these alerts come from?

From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Yakima County, the county Yakima sits in. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.

What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?

A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.

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