Gusty winds expected late Tuesday

PASCO — A cold front moving through the region beginning Monday night is expected to bring more rain and windy conditions to the area Tuesday.

Rain is expected in the morning, with winds picking up through the afternoon and into the evening. Forecasters at the National Weather service are predicting potentially damaging wind gusts from 40-60 mph peaking between 4-8 p.m., with 60 mph gusts possible locally.

A High Wind Watch has been issued for Tuesday afternoon and evening from the Wenatchee area east through the Columbia Basin, Palouse, lower Garfield county and Spokane area, bringing the possibility of power outages, downed trees and difficult travel for high-profile vehicles.