Alert archive / Washington / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Spokane, WA
NWS Spokane, WA issued this high wind warning at Oct 13, 2020, 2:42 AM PDT for 10 counties in Washington; Benewah County, Latah County, Idaho. It took effect at Oct 13, 2020, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 7 hr. 15 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 13, 2020, 2:42 AM PDT (09:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 13, 2020, 2:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Oct 13, 2020, 8:46 PM PDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Spokane, WA
Counties Benewah County, ID, Latah County, ID, Adams County, WA, Asotin County, WA, Chelan County, WA, Douglas County, WA, Garfield County, WA, Grant County, WA, Lincoln County, WA, Okanogan County, WA, Spokane County, WA, Whitman County, WA
The radar
The Spokane radar (KOTX), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:40 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 3:45 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 Wnw Mattawa, WA | MESONET STATION HBVLY 2.3 W MATTAWA (HMMN). |
| Oct 13, 4:00 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 S Spokane Valley, WA | TREE DOWN ON CARS. |
| Oct 13, 4:00 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Quincy, WA | EXTENSIVE STRUCTURAL ROOF DAMAGE TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Oct 13, 4:07 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 11 Nne Peola, WA | MESONET STATION TALPO 10.8 NE PEOLA (WA DOT). |
| Oct 13, 4:28 PM PDT | DUST STORM | 5 Ne Moses Lake, WA | ROAD W-NE / ROAD 12-NE. NO VISIBILITY NORTH OF ROAD 11-NW DUE TO BLOWING DUST. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Oct 13, 4:29 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ne Spokane South Hill, WA | PINE TREES SNAPPED ON POWER LINES. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Oct 13, 4:30 PM PDT | DUST STORM | 10 Sw Irby, WA | *** 1 FATAL *** VEHICLE STOPPED ON ROAD W NE DUE TO NEAR-ZERO VISIBILITIES. THE VEHICLE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REAR ENDED BY A SEMI. TIME AND EXACT LOCATION ARE APPROXIMATE. |
| Oct 13, 4:31 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 W Pullman, WA | MESONET STATION DW6220 PULLMAN. |
| Oct 13, 4:33 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | Fairchild Afb, WA | AWOS STATION KSKA FAIRCHILD AFB. |
| Oct 13, 4:34 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 3 Se Airway Heights, WA | ASOS STATION KGEG SPOKANE INTL AIRPORT. |
| Oct 13, 5:00 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 6 Wnw Clarkston Heights, WA | MESONET STATION SILW 5.6 W CLARKSTON HEIGHTS (AGRIMET). |
| Oct 13, 5:10 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 3 Ssw Peola, WA | MESONET STATION ADFW1 ALDER. |
| Oct 13, 5:15 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Spokane, WA | OVER 6000 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER FROM INLAND POWER AND AVISTA UNILITIES DUE TO STRONG WINDS IN THE GREATER SPOKANE AREA. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Oct 13, 5:50 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Pullman, WA | TREE DAMAGE AND TREES BLOWN DOWN ON CARS. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Oct 13, 6:09 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 5 S Loomis, WA | MESONET STATION ANEW1 AENEAS. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Spokane, WA (KOTX), launched 00:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 151 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 11 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -6 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1985 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 79 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 64 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 57 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
646 WWUS76 KOTX 130942 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 242 AM PDT Tue Oct 13 2020 WAZ042-132300- /O.UPG.KOTX.HW.A.0002.201013T2100Z-201014T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KOTX.HW.W.0002.201013T2100Z-201014T0600Z/ East Slopes Northern Cascades- Including the cities of Leavenworth, Mazama, Twisp, Winthrop, Stehekin, and Conconully 242 AM PDT Tue Oct 13 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING ABOVE 4000 FEET... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Localized gusts 60 to 70 MPH possible. * WHERE...East Slopes Northern Cascades. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines in the mountains mainly over wind exposed areas in the mountains. Power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ003-WAZ032>036-041-044-132300- /O.UPG.KOTX.HW.A.0002.201013T2100Z-201014T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KOTX.HW.W.0002.201013T2100Z-201014T0600Z/ Idaho Palouse-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties- Washington Palouse-Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin- Spokane Area-Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, Rockford, Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere, Waterville, and Mansfield 242 AM PDT Tue Oct 13 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 MPH expected. Local gusts to 65 MPH possible. * WHERE...In Washington, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, Washington Palouse, Moses Lake Area, Upper Columbia Basin, Spokane Area, Wenatchee Area and Waterville Plateau. In Idaho, Idaho Palouse. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines in some areas leading to power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ001-002-004-132300- /O.UPG.KOTX.HW.A.0002.201013T2100Z-201014T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0015.201013T2100Z-201014T0600Z/ Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Central Panhandle Mountains- Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Kellogg, St Maries, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, and Mullan 242 AM PDT Tue Oct 13 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Panhandle, Coeur d'Alene Area and Central Panhandle Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ026-027-WAZ037-132300- /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0015.201013T2100Z-201014T0600Z/ Lewiston Area-Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties- Northeast Mountains- Including the cities of Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, and Kettle Falls 242 AM PDT Tue Oct 13 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Washington, Northeast Mountains. In Idaho, Lewiston Area and Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
3 follow-up statements
772 WWUS76 KOTX 132039 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 139 PM PDT Tue Oct 13 2020 WAZ042-140600- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0002.201013T2100Z-201014T0600Z/ East Slopes Northern Cascades- Including the cities of Leavenworth, Mazama, Twisp, Winthrop, Stehekin, and Conconully 139 PM PDT Tue Oct 13 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING ABOVE 4000 FEET... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Localized gusts 60 to 70 MPH possible. * WHERE...East Slopes Northern Cascades. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines in the mountains mainly over wind exposed areas in the mountains. Power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ003-WAZ032>036-041-044-140600- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0002.201013T2100Z-201014T0600Z/ Idaho Palouse-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties- Washington Palouse-Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin- Spokane Area-Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, Rockford, Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere, Waterville, and Mansfield 139 PM PDT Tue Oct 13 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 MPH expected. Local gusts to 65 MPH possible. * WHERE...In Washington, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, Washington Palouse, Moses Lake Area, Upper Columbia Basin, Spokane Area, Wenatchee Area and Waterville Plateau. In Idaho, Idaho Palouse. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines in some areas leading to power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ001-002-004-026-027-WAZ037-140600- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0015.201013T2100Z-201014T0600Z/ Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Central Panhandle Mountains- Lewiston Area-Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties- Northeast Mountains- Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Kellogg, St Maries, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, and Kettle Falls 139 PM PDT Tue Oct 13 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Washington, Northeast Mountains. In Idaho, Lewiston Area and Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties, Northern Panhandle, Coeur d'Alene Area and Central Panhandle Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
449 WWUS76 KOTX 140027 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 527 PM PDT Tue Oct 13 2020 WAZ042-140600- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201014T0600Z/ East Slopes Northern Cascades- Including the cities of Leavenworth, Mazama, Twisp, Winthrop, Stehekin, and Conconully 527 PM PDT Tue Oct 13 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes Northern Cascades. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines in the mountains mainly over wind exposed areas in the mountains. Power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ003-WAZ032>036-041-044-140600- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201014T0600Z/ Idaho Palouse-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties- Washington Palouse-Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin- Spokane Area-Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, Rockford, Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere, Waterville, and Mansfield 527 PM PDT Tue Oct 13 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 MPH expected. Local gusts to 65 MPH possible. * WHERE...In Washington, Wenatchee Area, Waterville Plateau, Washington Palouse, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, Upper Columbia Basin, Moses Lake Area and Spokane Area. In Idaho, Idaho Palouse. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust will also result in reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ001-002-004-026-027-WAZ037-140600- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-201014T0600Z/ Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Central Panhandle Mountains- Lewiston Area-Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties- Northeast Mountains- Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Kellogg, St Maries, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, and Kettle Falls 527 PM PDT Tue Oct 13 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Washington, Northeast Mountains. In Idaho, Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties, Lewiston Area, Coeur d'Alene Area, Northern Panhandle and Central Panhandle Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
905 WWUS76 KOTX 140346 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 846 PM PDT Tue Oct 13 2020 IDZ003-WAZ032>036-041-042-044-140500- /O.CAN.KOTX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201014T0600Z/ Idaho Palouse-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties- Washington Palouse-Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin- Spokane Area-Wenatchee Area-East Slopes Northern Cascades- Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, Rockford, Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere, Leavenworth, Mazama, Twisp, Winthrop, Stehekin, Conconully, Waterville, and Mansfield 846 PM PDT Tue Oct 13 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds will be windy and gradually decrease overnight, but damaging winds are longer expected. $$ IDZ001-002-004-026-027-WAZ037-140500- /O.CAN.KOTX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-201014T0600Z/ Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Central Panhandle Mountains- Lewiston Area-Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties- Northeast Mountains- Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Kellogg, St Maries, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, and Kettle Falls 846 PM PDT Tue Oct 13 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds will gradually decrease through the night. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Spokane, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2:42 AM PDT | Wind Advisory | OTX | Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens | 18 hr |
| Oct 13, 4:52 PM PDT | Dust Storm Warning | OTX | Adams, Grant, Lincoln | 53 min |
Nearby
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.