Update: Strong winds forecast in Tri-Cities. Time to secure garbage cans and trampolines

Wind gusts of up to 47 mph were forecast for the Tri-Cities on Monday, following a rainy night, and windy weather could continue on Tuesday.

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for most of southeast Washington from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday.

Rainfall of 0.12 inch fell Sunday, with additional rain falling early Monday.

Skies cleared by midmorning Monday as the wind started to pick up. Sustained wind speeds of 25 to 40 mph were forecast from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with strong gusts.

The weather service warned that gusty winds could send garbage cans, lawn furniture and trampolines tumbling and break off tree limbs. Gusts could cause some power outages and make driving difficult for trucks and motorhomes.

Tuesday sustained wind speeds of up to 16 to 21 mph are forecast, with gusts as strong as 33 mph in the afternoon and 34 mph Tuesday night. The wind is forecast to calm to 7 to 12 mph after midnight.

This story was originally published June 2, 2024 at 4:14 PM.