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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Seattle, WA

December 14, 2018San Juan County, Washington

NWS Seattle, WA issued this high wind warning at Dec 14, 2018, 4:11 AM PST for San Juan County, Washington. It took effect at Dec 14, 2018, 8:00 AM PST. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 14, 2018, 4:11 AM PST (12:11 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 14, 2018, 8:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 14, 2018, 10:00 PM PST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

County San Juan County, WA

The radar

The Seattle radar (KATX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:12 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

Quillayute State, WA (KUIL), launched 12:00Z, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 127 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, Quillayute State, WA at 12:00Z on 2018-12-14Temperature 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, Quillayute State, WA at 12:00Z on 2018-12-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 656 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
2259 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
78 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
656 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
716 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

596 
WWUS76 KSEW 141211
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
411 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

WAZ516-517-142230-
/O.CAN.KSEW.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-181215T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0007.181214T1600Z-181215T0200Z/
North Coast-Central Coast-
411 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM PST
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 6 PM PST
this evening. 

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 6 PM PST today. 

* WIND...South wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...La Push, Neah Bay, Westport, Hoquiam.

* TIMING...8 AM through 6 PM today.

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WAZ555-141315-
/O.CAN.KSEW.HW.A.0004.181214T1800Z-181215T0300Z/
East Puget Sound Lowlands-
411 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has cancelled the High
Wind Watch. 

High winds are not expected with the incoming system later today.

$$

WAZ001-503-510-142230-
/O.UPG.KSEW.HW.A.0004.181214T1800Z-181215T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0007.181214T2100Z-181215T0300Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Admiralty Inlet Area-
411 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM
PST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM PST
this evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WIND...South wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph are
  possible between 1 and 7 pm today. 

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Ferndale, Bellingham, Sandy Point, 
  Anacortes, Friday Harbor. 

* TIMING...1 PM through 7 PM TODAY.

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WAZ504-506-507-509-511-556-558-559-142230-
/O.UPG.KSEW.HW.A.0004.181214T1800Z-181215T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0017.181214T2100Z-181215T0300Z/
Southwest Interior-Western Skagit County-Everett and Vicinity-
Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area-Bellevue and Vicinity-
Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity-
411 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM PST
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM PST
this evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WIND...South wind 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma Everett,
  Olympia and Bremerton. 

* TIMING...1 pm through 7 pm today.

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

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.

&&

$$

WAZ514-515-142230-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0017.181214T2100Z-181215T0600Z/
Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-Western Strait of Juan De Fuca-
411 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM
PST this evening. 

* WIND...East wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts are high as 45 mph
  switching to westerly late afternoon and early evening hours.

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Sequim and Port Angeles. 

* TIMING...1 pm to 10 pm today.

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

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.

&&

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle
5 follow-up statements
053 
WWUS76 KSEW 141638
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
838 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

WAZ516-517-150045-
/O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181215T0200Z/
North Coast-Central Coast-
838 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WIND...South wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...La Push, Neah Bay, Westport, Hoquiam.

* TIMING...8 AM through 6 PM today.

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WAZ001-503-510-150045-
/O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0007.181214T2100Z-181215T0300Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Admiralty Inlet Area-
838 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...South wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph are 
  possible between 1 and 7 pm today. 

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Ferndale, Bellingham, Sandy Point, 
  Anacortes, Friday Harbor. 

* TIMING...1 PM through 7 PM TODAY.

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WAZ514-150045-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0017.181214T1638Z-181215T0600Z/
Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-
838 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...South wind 20 to 30 mph around the Port Angeles area with
  gusts to 55 mph until about 1 PM this afternoon. West wind 20 to
  30 mph with gusts to 45 mph late this afternoon and evening
  throughout the area. 

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Sequim and Port Angeles.

* TIMING...1 pm to 10 pm today.

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

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.

&&

$$

WAZ504-506-507-509-511-556-558-559-150045-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0017.181214T2100Z-181215T0300Z/
Southwest Interior-Western Skagit County-Everett and Vicinity-
Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area-Bellevue and Vicinity-
Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity-
838 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...South wind 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma Everett, 
  Olympia and Bremerton. 

* TIMING...1 pm through 7 pm today.

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

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.

&&

$$

WAZ515-150045-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0017.181214T2100Z-181215T0600Z/
Western Strait of Juan De Fuca-
838 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...East wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts are high as 45 mph 
  switching to westerly late afternoon and early evening hours. 

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Sequim and Port Angeles.

* TIMING...1 pm to 10 pm today.

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

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.

&&

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle
310 
WWUS76 KSEW 141642 CCA
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Seattle WA
842 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

WAZ516-517-150045-
/O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181215T0200Z/
North Coast-Central Coast-
842 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WIND...South wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...La Push, Neah Bay, Westport, Hoquiam.

* TIMING...8 AM through 6 PM today.

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WAZ001-503-510-150045-
/O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0007.181214T2100Z-181215T0300Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Admiralty Inlet Area-
842 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...South wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph are 
  possible between 1 and 7 pm today. 

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Ferndale, Bellingham, Sandy Point, 
  Anacortes, Friday Harbor. 

* TIMING...1 PM through 7 PM TODAY.

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WAZ514-150045-
/O.COR.KSEW.WI.Y.0017.181214T1638Z-181215T0600Z/
Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-
842 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...South wind 20 to 30 mph around the Port Angeles area with
  gusts to 55 mph until about 1 PM this afternoon. West wind 20 to
  30 mph with gusts to 45 mph late this afternoon and evening
  throughout the area. 

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Sequim and Port Angeles.

* TIMING...Through 10 pm today.

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

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.

&&

$$

WAZ504-506-507-509-511-556-558-559-150045-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0017.181214T2100Z-181215T0300Z/
Southwest Interior-Western Skagit County-Everett and Vicinity-
Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area-Bellevue and Vicinity-
Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity-
842 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...South wind 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma Everett, 
  Olympia and Bremerton. 

* TIMING...1 pm through 7 pm today.

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

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.

&&

$$

WAZ515-150045-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0017.181214T2100Z-181215T0600Z/
Western Strait of Juan De Fuca-
842 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...East wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts are high as 45 mph 
  switching to westerly late afternoon and early evening hours. 

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Sequim and Port Angeles.

* TIMING...1 pm to 10 pm today.

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

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.

&&

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle
553 
WWUS76 KSEW 142302
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
302 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

WAZ516-517-150200-
/O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181215T0200Z/
North Coast-Central Coast-
302 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WIND...Brief south wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...La Push, Neah Bay, Westport, Hoquiam.

* TIMING...Until 6 PM PST this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WAZ001-503-510-150300-
/O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181215T0300Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Admiralty Inlet Area-
302 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WIND...South wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.
 
* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Ferndale, Bellingham, Sandy Point, 
  Anacortes, Friday Harbor. 

* TIMING...For a brief period between 4 PM and 7 PM.

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WAZ504-506-507-509-511-556-558-559-150300-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-181215T0300Z/
Southwest Interior-Western Skagit County-Everett and Vicinity-
Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area-Bellevue and Vicinity-
Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity-
302 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

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

* WIND...South wind 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma Everett, 
  Olympia and Bremerton. 

* TIMING...For a brief period between 4 PM and 7 PM.

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

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.

&&

$$

WAZ514-515-150600-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-Western Strait of Juan De Fuca-
302 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...Wind becoming west 20 to 30 mph with gusts are high as 45
  mph.
  

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Sequim and Port Angeles.

* TIMING...5 PM to 9 PM this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

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.

&&

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle
669 
WWUS76 KSEW 150302
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
Issued by National Weather Service Portland OR
702 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

.The winds are expected to last a few hours longer 
than previously forecast.

WAZ001-503-510-150600-
/O.EXT.KSEW.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, 
and Port Townsend
702 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...South wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Ferndale, Bellingham, Sandy Point, 
  Anacortes, Friday Harbor. 

* TIMING...Through 10 PM.

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

WAZ504-506-507-509-511-556-558-559-150600-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
Southwest Interior-Western Skagit County-Everett and Vicinity-
Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area-Bellevue and Vicinity-
Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Mount Vernon, 
Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood,
Marysville, Tacoma, Shelton, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, Kenmore,
Newport Hills, Sahalee, Pine Lake, Seattle, Bremerton, 
and Silverdale
702 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...South wind 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma Everett, 
  Olympia and Bremerton. 

* TIMING...Through 10 PM.

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

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.

&&

$$

WAZ514-515-150600-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-Western Strait of Juan De Fuca-
Including the cities of Sequim, Clallam Bay, Joyce, and Sekiu
702 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...Wind becoming west 20 to 30 mph with gusts are high as 
  45 mph. 

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Sequim and Port Angeles.

* TIMING...Through 10 PM this evening.

* IMPACTS...Snapped tree branches and downed trees along with 
  local power outages. 

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.

&&

$$
618 
WWUS76 KSEW 150557
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
Issued by National Weather Service Portland OR
957 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

WAZ001-503-510-150700-
/O.EXP.KSEW.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, 
and Port Townsend
957 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

High winds observed earlier in the evening have decreased over 
the last hour or two and winds will continue to decrease further 
overnight. 

$$

WAZ504-506-507-509-511-556-558-559-150700-
/O.EXP.KSEW.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
Southwest Interior-Western Skagit County-Everett and Vicinity-
Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area-Bellevue and Vicinity-
Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Mount Vernon, 
Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood,
Marysville, Tacoma, Shelton, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, Kenmore,
Newport Hills, Sahalee, Pine Lake, Seattle, Bremerton, 
and Silverdale
957 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Strong winds observed earlier in the evening have decreased over 
the last hour or two and will continue to decrease further 
overnight. 

$$

WAZ514-515-150700-
/O.EXP.KSEW.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-Western Strait of Juan De Fuca-
Including the cities of Sequim, Clallam Bay, Joyce, and Sekiu
957 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Strong winds observed earlier in the evening have decreased over 
the last hour or two and will continue to decrease further 
overnight.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 14, 1:45 AM PSTGale WarningSEW25 hr
Dec 14, 4:11 AM PSTWind AdvisorySEW18 hr
Dec 14, 3:11 PM PSTGale WatchSEW7 hr
Dec 14, 3:11 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW71 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Washington, 2018Every high wind warning in 2018

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.