50-mph wind gusts to blast Tri-Cities, as cold front blows in

Strong winds are forecast for the Tri-Cities area from 2 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, likely peaking in the evening.

Gusts up to 50 mph are forecast after dark.

Area residents can expect tumbleweeds to fly, along with trampolines and any lawn furniture not secured.

The National Weather Service so far has issued a high wind warning, as it waits for a cold front to move over the Mid-Columbia.

The weather service forecasts sustained southwest winds of 21 to 31 mph in the afternoon through evening and then decreasing after midnight.

More rain is possible Tuesday in the Tri-Cities, but should fall mostly in the morning.

Temperatures will be cooling, with a high as low as 39 degrees forecast Wednesday night and a high of just 61 on Thursday.

This story was originally published October 12, 2020 at 5:36 PM.