High Wind Warnings are in effect through 4 PM this afternoon for Central OR, North-central OR, Simcoe Highlands, and the Southern Foothills of the Blue Mountains of OR with winds between 25 and 40mph and gusts between 55mph and 65mph expected. Wind Advisories have been issued for the Eastern Columbia River Gorge, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of OR/WA, and the Lower Columbia Basin of OR/WA with wind between 25 and 35mph and gusts between 40 to 55 mph expected.