Station Name: YAKIMA RIVER AT VAN GIESEN BR NEAR RICHLAND, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 368 feet

Nearest Address:
444 S 35th Ave
West Richland, WA 99353
Benton County

GPS Coordinates: 46.2970794, -119.3333527

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued June 15 at 8:29PM PDT until June 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Mon June 15, 2026, 8:29 PM
Expires: Tue June 16, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, hot conditions with temperatures of 90 to 100 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington and Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 PM PDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or wa211.org for Washington anytime.

Heat Advisory issued June 15 at 8:29PM PDT until June 15 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Mon June 15, 2026, 8:29 PM
Expires: Tue June 16, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, hot conditions with temperatures of 90 to 100 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington and Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 PM PDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or wa211.org for Washington anytime.

Wind Advisory issued June 15 at 8:29PM PDT until June 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Mon June 15, 2026, 8:29 PM
Expires: Tue June 16, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued June 15 at 9:14PM PDT until June 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Mon June 15, 2026, 9:14 PM
Expires: Tue June 16, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington and Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued June 15 at 9:14PM PDT until June 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Mon June 15, 2026, 9:14 PM
Expires: Tue June 16, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.