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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Pendleton, OR

November 1, 20186 counties in Oregon; 7 counties in Washington

NWS Pendleton, OR issued this wind advisory at Nov 1, 2018, 1:52 PM PDT for 6 counties in Oregon; 7 counties in Washington. It took effect at Nov 2, 2018, 8:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 1, 2018, 1:52 PM PDT (20:52 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 2, 2018, 8:00 AM PDT
Expired
Nov 2, 2018, 7:00 PM PDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Pendleton, OR

Counties Gilliam County, OR, Morrow County, OR, Sherman County, OR, Umatilla County, OR, Wasco County, OR, Wheeler County, OR, Benton County, WA, Columbia County, WA, Franklin County, WA, Kittitas County, WA, Klickitat County, WA, Walla Walla County, WA, Yakima County, WA

The radar

The Pendleton radar (KPDT), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Salem/Mcnary, OR (KSLE), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 272 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Salem/Mcnary, OR at 12:00Z on 2018-11-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Salem/Mcnary, OR at 12:00Z on 2018-11-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 194 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
536 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
194 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
261 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

352 
WWUS76 KPDT 012052
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
152 PM PDT Thu Nov 1 2018

...STRONG WINDS DEVELOPING FRIDAY MORNING...

.Strong winds aloft are expected to mix efficiently to the surface
in subsidence behind a departing cold front Friday morning. Winds
will be strongest in the Kittitas Valley and along exposed
ridgetops.

WAZ026-020500-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0021.181102T1500Z-181103T0200Z/
Kittitas Valley-
including the cities of Ellensburg and Thorp
152 PM PDT Thu Nov 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM PDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 8 AM to 7 PM PDT Friday.

* WINDS...Northwest 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase behind a cold front Friday morning
  and continue through early Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

ORZ041-044-507-508-510-WAZ024-027>029-521-020500-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0021.181102T1500Z-181103T0200Z/
East Columbia River Gorge-Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
North Central Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-Simcoe Highlands-
including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, 
Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, 
Dufur, Maupin, Moro, White Salmon, Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, 
Yakima, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
Walla Walla, Goldendale, and Bickleton
152 PM PDT Thu Nov 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM PDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 8 AM to 7 PM PDT Friday.

* WINDS...West 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase behind a cold front Friday morning
  and continue through early Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
792 
WWUS76 KPDT 020226
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
726 PM PDT Thu Nov 1 2018

...WINDY CONDITIONS DEVELOPING FRIDAY MORNING...

.Strong winds aloft will mix down to the surface behind a 
departing cold front Friday morning. Winds will be strongest in 
the Kittitas Valley and along exposed ridgetops.

WAZ026-021600-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0021.181102T1500Z-181103T0200Z/
Kittitas Valley-
including the cities of Ellensburg and Thorp
726 PM PDT Thu Nov 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase behind a cold front Friday 
  morning and continue through early Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

ORZ041-044-507-508-510-WAZ024-027>029-521-021600-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0021.181102T1500Z-181103T0200Z/
East Columbia River Gorge-Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
North Central Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-Simcoe Highlands-
including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, 
Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, 
Dufur, Maupin, Moro, White Salmon, Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, 
Yakima, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
Walla Walla, Goldendale, and Bickleton
726 PM PDT Thu Nov 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase behind a cold front Friday 
  morning and continue through early Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

vp
759 
WWUS76 KPDT 021524
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
824 AM PDT Fri Nov 2 2018

...VERY WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY FROM LATE MORNING UNTIL 
EARLY THIS EVENING...

.Strong winds aloft will mix down to the surface behind a
departing strong cold front by later this morning. Winds will be 
strongest in the Kittitas Valley and along exposed ridgetops.

WAZ026-030200-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181103T0200Z/
Kittitas Valley-
including the cities of Ellensburg and Thorp
824 AM PDT Fri Nov 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase behind a cold front this morning
  and continue through early this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

ORZ041-044-507-508-510-WAZ024-027>029-521-030200-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181103T0200Z/
East Columbia River Gorge-Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
North Central Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-Simcoe Highlands-
including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, 
Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, 
Dufur, Maupin, Moro, White Salmon, Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, 
Yakima, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
Walla Walla, Goldendale, and Bickleton
824 AM PDT Fri Nov 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase behind a cold front this morning
  and continue through early this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
975 
WWUS76 KPDT 030144
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
644 PM PDT Fri Nov 2 2018

WAZ026-030245-
/O.EXP.KPDT.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181103T0200Z/
Kittitas Valley-
including the cities of Ellensburg and Thorp
644 PM PDT Fri Nov 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds were decreasing across the area. Although brief wind gusts 
to 35 mph is possible...the threat for advisory level winds had
diminished. Thus the wind advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

ORZ041-044-507-508-510-WAZ024-027>029-521-030245-
/O.EXP.KPDT.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181103T0200Z/
East Columbia River Gorge-Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
North Central Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-Simcoe Highlands-
including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, 
Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, 
Dufur, Maupin, Moro, White Salmon, Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, 
Yakima, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
Walla Walla, Goldendale, and Bickleton
644 PM PDT Fri Nov 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds were decreasing across the area. Although brief wind gusts 
to 35 mph is possible...the threat for advisory level winds had
diminished. Thus the wind advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.