Law enforcement agencies from all over the region are reporting various incidents due to the high winds and are advising motorists to drive with caution.
According to the National Weather Service out of Pendleton a strong wind advisory is in effect Thursday - Friday for the Tri Cities area and eastern Oregon.
The system is expected to bring rain and strong winds to Boardman, Hermiston, Ione, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitburg and Walla Walla...