The Portland Bureau of Transportation warns the traveling public to be prepared for high winds that could create hazardous traveling conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the Portland area until 4:00 p.m. today with wind between 25 to 40 MPH and peak gusts of 45 to 65 MPH. Winds of this strength could make travel hazardous. Saturated soils from recent rain combined with unusually strong winds can damage or even uproot some trees and lead to road hazards.