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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Spokane, WA

September 6, 20209 counties in Washington; Bonner County, Boundary County, Kootenai County, Idaho

NWS Spokane, WA issued this wind advisory at Sep 6, 2020, 2:50 AM PDT for 9 counties in Washington; Bonner County, Boundary County, Kootenai County, Idaho. It took effect at Sep 7, 2020, 2:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 6, 2020, 2:50 AM PDT (09:50 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 7, 2020, 2:00 AM PDT
Expired
Sep 7, 2020, 5:00 PM PDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Spokane, WA

Counties Bonner County, ID, Boundary County, ID, Kootenai County, ID, Adams County, WA, Douglas County, WA, Grant County, WA, Lincoln County, WA, Okanogan County, WA, Pend Oreille County, WA, Spokane County, WA, Stevens County, WA, Whitman County, WA

The radar

The Spokane radar (KOTX), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:52 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

Spokane, WA (KOTX), launched 00:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 119 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, Spokane, WA at 00:00Z on 2020-09-06Temperature 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, Spokane, WA at 00:00Z on 2020-09-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 56 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
2763 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
56 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
76 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

507 
WWUS76 KOTX 060950
NPWOTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
250 AM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

WAZ034-035-043-044-062300-
/O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.200907T0900Z-200908T0300Z/
Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-Okanogan Valley-
Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, 
Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Omak, 
Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport, Oroville, Nespelem, Waterville, 
and Mansfield
250 AM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Moses Lake Area, Upper Columbia Basin, Okanogan Valley 
  and Waterville Plateau.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing dust is possible across the
  Waterville Plateau and into the Columbia Basin. Visibilities of
  a quarter mile or less is possible at times, which could lead to
  road closures. Difficulty driving high profile vehicles along
  east west roads is expected. Gusty winds will blow around
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few
  power outages may result. Lakes will become choppy and
  dangerous to be on.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will come with the cold
  front in the early morning hours. Strong gusty winds will
  continue through the day. 

&&

$$

IDZ001-002-WAZ033-036-062300-
/O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.200907T1200Z-200908T0000Z/
Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Washington Palouse-
Spokane Area-
Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, 
Priest River, Eastport, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, 
Worley, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, 
Uniontown, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford
250 AM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Idaho into Coeur d'Alene and the Spokane area
  and northern WA Palouse. 

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damage to trees and limbs. Trees could be blown down
  and power outages may result. Lakes will become choppy and
  dangerous to be on. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured
  objects. Difficulty driving high profile vehicles along east
  west roads is expected. Patchy blowing dust is possible 
  southwest of Spokane and across the Palouse.
 
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will come with the cold
  front during the morning hours. Strong gusty winds will 
  continue through the day.

&&

$$
LN
7 follow-up statements
853 
WWUS76 KOTX 061659
NPWOTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
959 AM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

WAZ037-070200-
/O.EXA.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.200907T1200Z-200908T0000Z/
Northeast Mountains-
Including the cities of Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, 
and Kettle Falls
959 AM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northeast Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damage to trees and limbs. Trees could be blown down
  and power outages may result. Lakes will become choppy and
  dangerous to be on. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured
  objects. Difficulty driving high profile vehicles along east
  west roads is expected. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will come with the 
  cold front during the morning hours. Strong gusty winds will 
  continue through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IDZ001-002-WAZ033-036-070200-
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.200907T1200Z-200908T0000Z/
Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Washington Palouse-
Spokane Area-
Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, 
Priest River, Eastport, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, 
Worley, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, 
Uniontown, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford
959 AM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Idaho into Coeur d'Alene and the Spokane area 
  and northern WA Palouse.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damage to trees and limbs. Trees could be blown down 
  and power outages may result. Lakes will become choppy and 
  dangerous to be on. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured 
  objects. Difficulty driving high profile vehicles along east 
  west roads is expected. Patchy blowing dust is possible 
  southwest of Spokane and across the Palouse.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will come with the 
  cold front during the morning hours. Strong gusty winds will 
  continue through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

WAZ034-035-043-044-070200-
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.200907T0900Z-200908T0300Z/
Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-Okanogan Valley-
Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, 
Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Omak, 
Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport, Oroville, Nespelem, Waterville, 
and Mansfield
959 AM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Moses Lake Area, Upper Columbia Basin, Okanogan Valley 
  and Waterville Plateau.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing dust is possible across the 
  Waterville Plateau and into the Columbia Basin. Visibilities 
  of a quarter mile or less is possible at times, which could 
  lead to road closures. Difficulty driving high profile 
  vehicles along east west roads is expected. Gusty winds will 
  blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result. Lakes will become choppy 
  and dangerous to be on.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will come with the 
  cold front in the early morning hours. Strong gusty winds will 
  continue through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
142 
WWUS76 KOTX 062057
NPWOTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
157 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

WAZ033-070500-
/O.NEW.KOTX.DU.Y.0002.200907T1200Z-200908T0300Z/
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.200907T1200Z-200908T0000Z/
Washington Palouse-
Including the cities of Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, 
Oakesdale, Tekoa, and Uniontown
157 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one
  quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. Local
  visibility below a quarter mile possible. For the Wind 
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Washington Palouse.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 5 AM to 8 PM PDT 
  Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Significant visibility restrictions from blowing dust
  especially near recent plowed fields mainly west of Highway 
  195. Lakes will become choppy and dangerous to be on. Gusty 
  winds could blow around unsecured objects. Difficulty driving 
  high profile vehicles along east west roads is expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and most likely period
  for blowing dust is in the late morning and afternoon hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

WAZ034-035-044-070500-
/O.NEW.KOTX.DU.Y.0002.200907T1200Z-200908T0300Z/
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.200907T0900Z-200908T0300Z/
Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, 
Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Waterville,
and Mansfield
157 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one
  quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. Localized
  visibility below a quarter mile possible. For the Wind 
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Moses Lake Area, Upper Columbia Basin and Waterville 
  Plateau.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 5 AM to 8 PM PDT 
  Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Significant visibility restrictions due to blowing
  dust especially near recent plowed fields, which could lead to 
  road closures. Difficulty driving high profile vehicles along 
  east west roads is expected. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few 
  power outages may result. Lakes will become choppy and dangerous
  to be on.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will come with the cold
  front in the morning hours. Strong gusty winds will continue 
  through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IDZ001-002-WAZ036-037-070500-
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.200907T1200Z-200908T0000Z/
Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Spokane Area-
Northeast Mountains-
Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, 
Priest River, Eastport, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, 
Worley, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, Rockford, Colville, 
Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, and Kettle Falls
157 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Idaho into Coeur d'Alene and the Spokane area
  and Northeast Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damage to trees and limbs. Trees could be blown down
  and power outages may result. Lakes will become choppy and
  dangerous to be on. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured
  objects. Difficulty driving high profile vehicles along east
  west roads is expected. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will come with the 
  cold front during the morning hours. Strong gusty winds will 
  continue through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

WAZ043-070500-
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.200907T0900Z-200908T0300Z/
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Omak, Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport, 
Oroville, and Nespelem
157 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Okanogan Valley.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Lakes will become choppy and dangerous to be on.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will come with the cold
  front in the early morning hours. Strong gusty winds will
  continue through early afternoon and then gradually decrease in
  the evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
345 
WWUS76 KOTX 070431
NPWOTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
931 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

WAZ033-071500-
/O.CON.KOTX.DU.Y.0002.200907T1200Z-200908T0300Z/
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.200907T1200Z-200908T0000Z/
Washington Palouse-
Including the cities of Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, 
Oakesdale, Tekoa, and Uniontown
931 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM PDT
MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one 
  quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. Local 
  visibility below a quarter mile possible. For the Wind 
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Washington Palouse.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 5 AM to 8 PM PDT 
  Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Significant visibility restrictions from blowing 
  dust especially near recent plowed fields mainly west of 
  Highway 195. Lakes will become choppy and dangerous to be on. 
  Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Difficulty 
  driving high profile vehicles along east west roads is 
  expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and most likely 
  period for blowing dust is in the late morning and afternoon 
  hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

WAZ034-035-044-071500-
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.200907T0900Z-200908T0300Z/
/O.CON.KOTX.DU.Y.0002.200907T1200Z-200908T0300Z/
Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, 
Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Waterville,
and Mansfield
931 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one 
  quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. Localized 
  visibility below a quarter mile possible. For the Wind 
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Moses Lake Area, Upper Columbia Basin and Waterville 
  Plateau.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 5 AM to 8 PM PDT 
  Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Significant visibility restrictions due to blowing 
  dust especially near recent plowed fields, which could lead to 
  road closures. Difficulty driving high profile vehicles along 
  east west roads is expected. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few 
  power outages may result. Lakes will become choppy and 
  dangerous to be on.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will come with the 
  cold front in the morning hours. Strong gusty winds will 
  continue through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IDZ001-002-WAZ036-037-071500-
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.200907T1200Z-200908T0000Z/
Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Spokane Area-
Northeast Mountains-
Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, 
Priest River, Eastport, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, 
Worley, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, Rockford, Colville, 
Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, and Kettle Falls
931 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Idaho into Coeur d'Alene and the Spokane area 
  and Northeast Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damage to trees and limbs. Trees could be blown down 
  and power outages may result. Lakes will become choppy and 
  dangerous to be on. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured 
  objects. Difficulty driving high profile vehicles along east 
  west roads is expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will come with the 
  cold front during the morning hours. Strong gusty winds will 
  continue through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

WAZ043-071500-
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.200907T0900Z-200908T0300Z/
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Omak, Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport, 
Oroville, and Nespelem
931 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Okanogan Valley.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Lakes will become choppy and dangerous to be on.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will come with the 
  cold front in the early morning hours. Strong gusty winds will 
  continue through early afternoon and then gradually decrease 
  in the evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
451 
WWUS76 KOTX 070844
NPWOTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
144 AM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

WAZ034-035-044-071645-
/O.NEW.KOTX.HW.W.0001.200907T1200Z-200908T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.200907T0900Z-200907T1200Z/
/O.CON.KOTX.DU.Y.0002.200907T1200Z-200908T0300Z/
Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, 
Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Waterville,
and Mansfield
144 AM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THIS MORNING... 
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT 
THIS EVENING... 
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 55 mph expected. Localized winds of 45 mph with
  gusts to 60 mph is possible. For the Blowing Dust Advisory,
  visibility of one quarter mile in blowing dust is expected. 

* WHERE...Moses Lake Area, Upper Columbia Basin and Waterville 
  Plateau.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning and blowing dust advisory, 
  from 5 AM early this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Significant visibility restrictions due to blowing
  dust especially near recent plowed fields, which could lead to
  road closures. Difficulty driving high profile vehicles along
  east west roads is expected. Travel is discouraged. Gusty winds
  will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown
  down and power outages may result. Lakes will become choppy and
  dangerous to be on.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur from 10 am
  through 5 pm. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the 
windstorm, and avoid windows. Use extreme caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

WAZ043-071645-
/O.NEW.KOTX.HW.W.0001.200907T1200Z-200908T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.200907T0900Z-200907T1200Z/
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Omak, Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport, 
Oroville, and Nespelem
144 AM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO
8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with
  gusts up to 65 mph expected. 

* WHERE...Okanogan Valley.

* WHEN...The Wind Advisory, until 5 AM PDT early this morning. The
  High wind warning from 5 am to 8 pm tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. Travel is strongly discouraged. Lakes
  will become choppy and dangerous to be on. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will come with the cold
  front and for several hours thereafter....from 8 am to 2 pm.
  Strong gusty winds will continue through the afternoon and then
  gradually decrease in the evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside near 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.

&&

$$

WAZ033-071645-
/O.CON.KOTX.DU.Y.0002.200907T1200Z-200908T0300Z/
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.200907T1200Z-200908T0000Z/
Washington Palouse-
Including the cities of Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, 
Oakesdale, Tekoa, and Uniontown
144 AM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING
TO 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one 
  quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. Local 
  visibility below a quarter mile possible. For the Wind 
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Washington Palouse.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 5 AM to 8 PM PDT 
  Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Significant visibility restrictions from blowing 
  dust especially near recent plowed fields mainly west of 
  Highway 195. Lakes will become choppy and dangerous to be on. 
  Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Difficulty 
  driving high profile vehicles along east west roads is 
  expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and most likely 
  period for blowing dust is in the late morning and afternoon 
  hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IDZ001-002-WAZ036-037-071645-
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.200907T1200Z-200908T0000Z/
Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Spokane Area-
Northeast Mountains-
Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, 
Priest River, Eastport, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, 
Worley, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, Rockford, Colville, 
Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, and Kettle Falls
144 AM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING
TO 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Idaho into Coeur d'Alene and the Spokane area 
  and Northeast Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damage to trees and limbs. Trees could be blown down
  and power outages will likely result. Lakes will become choppy 
  and dangerous to be on. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured 
  objects. Difficulty driving high profile vehicles along east 
  west roads is expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will come with the 
  cold front during the morning hours. Strong gusty winds will 
  continue through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
010 
WWUS76 KOTX 071241
NPWOTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
541 AM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

WAZ034-035-044-080015-
/O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200908T0300Z/
/O.CON.KOTX.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200908T0300Z/
Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, 
Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Waterville,
and Mansfield
541 AM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Localized winds of 45 mph 
  with gusts to 60 mph is possible. For the Blowing Dust 
  Advisory, visibility of one quarter mile in blowing dust is 
  expected.

* WHERE...Moses Lake Area, Upper Columbia Basin and Waterville 
  Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 8 pm this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Significant visibility restrictions due to blowing 
  dust especially near recent plowed fields, which could lead to 
  road closures. Difficulty driving high profile vehicles along 
  east west roads is expected. Travel is discouraged. Gusty 
  winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be 
  blown down and power outages may result. Lakes will become 
  choppy and dangerous to be on.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur from 10 am 
  through 5 pm.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the
windstorm, and avoid windows. Use extreme caution if you must
drive.

&&

$$

WAZ043-080015-
/O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200908T0300Z/
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Omak, Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport, 
Oroville, and Nespelem
541 AM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Okanogan Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 pm this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Travel is strongly 
  discouraged. Lakes will become choppy and dangerous to be on.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will come with the 
  cold front and for several hours thereafter....from 8 am to 2 
  pm. Strong gusty winds will continue through the afternoon and 
  then gradually decrease in the evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside near 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.

&&

$$

WAZ033-080015-
/O.CON.KOTX.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200908T0300Z/
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200908T0000Z/
Washington Palouse-
Including the cities of Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, 
Oakesdale, Tekoa, and Uniontown
541 AM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one 
  quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. Local 
  visibility below a quarter mile possible. For the Wind 
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Washington Palouse.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM PDT this
  evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM PDT.

* IMPACTS...Significant visibility restrictions from blowing 
  dust especially near recent plowed fields mainly west of 
  Highway 195. Lakes will become choppy and dangerous to be on. 
  Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Difficulty 
  driving high profile vehicles along east west roads is 
  expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and most likely 
  period for blowing dust is in the late morning and afternoon 
  hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IDZ001-002-WAZ036-037-080000-
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200908T0000Z/
Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Spokane Area-
Northeast Mountains-
Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, 
Priest River, Eastport, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, 
Worley, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, Rockford, Colville, 
Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, and Kettle Falls
541 AM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph
  expected. Local gusts to 50 mph along Highway 95.

* WHERE...Northern Idaho into Coeur d'Alene and the Spokane area 
  and Northeast Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT today.

* IMPACTS...Damage to trees and limbs. Trees could be blown down 
  and power outages will likely result. Lakes will become choppy 
  and dangerous to be on. Gusty winds could blow around 
  unsecured objects. Difficulty driving high profile vehicles 
  along east west roads is expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will come with the cold
  front this morning. Strong gusty winds will continue through 
  the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
514 
WWUS76 KOTX 072048
NPWOTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
148 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

WAZ034-035-044-080000-
/O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200908T0300Z/
/O.CON.KOTX.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200908T0300Z/
Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, 
Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Waterville,
and Mansfield
148 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the remainder of the afternoon into the evening,
  northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Blowing
  dust and smoke will reduce the visibility to one quarter mile or
  less.

* WHERE...Moses Lake Area, Upper Columbia Basin and Waterville 
  Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 8 pm this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel is discouraged. Numerous roads, highways, and
  portion of Interstate 90 in central Washington are closed due 
  to poor visibility and collisions caused by blowing dust and 
  smoke. Difficulty driving high profile vehicles along east west 
  roads is expected. Travel is discouraged. Gusty winds will blow 
  around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and 
  power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur through 5 
  pm.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ043-080000-
/O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200908T0300Z/
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Omak, Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport, 
Oroville, and Nespelem
148 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North or northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 
  40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Okanogan Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 pm this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel is discouraged. Numerous roads, highways, and
  portion of Interstate 90 in central Washington are closed due 
  to poor visibility and collisions caused by blowing dust and 
  smoke. Difficulty driving high profile vehicles along east west 
  roads is expected. Travel is discouraged. Gusty winds will blow 
  around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and 
  power outages may result.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ033-080000-
/O.CON.KOTX.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200908T0300Z/
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200908T0000Z/
Washington Palouse-
Including the cities of Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, 
Oakesdale, Tekoa, and Uniontown
148 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph
  producing blowing dust and visibility reductions to a quarter
  mile or less.

* WHERE...Washington Palouse.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM PDT.

* IMPACTS...Travel is discouraged. Numerous roads, highways, and
  portion of Interstate 90 in central Washington are closed due 
  to poor visibility and collisions caused by blowing dust and 
  smoke. Difficulty driving high profile vehicles along east west 
  roads is expected. Travel is discouraged. Gusty winds will blow 
  around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and 
  power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IDZ001-002-WAZ036-037-080000-
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200908T0000Z/
Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Spokane Area-
Northeast Mountains-
Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, 
Priest River, Eastport, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, 
Worley, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, Rockford, Colville, 
Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, and Kettle Falls
148 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Idaho into Coeur d'Alene and the Spokane area 
  and Northeast Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT today.

* IMPACTS...Travel is discouraged. Numerous roads, highways, and
  portion of Interstate 90 in central Washington are closed due 
  to poor visibility and collisions caused by blowing dust and 
  smoke. Difficulty driving high profile vehicles along east west 
  roads is expected. Travel is discouraged. Gusty winds will blow 
  around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and 
  power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
562 
WWUS76 KOTX 080000
NPWOTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
500 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

WAZ044-080100-
/O.CAN.KOTX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200908T0300Z/
/O.CAN.KOTX.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200908T0300Z/
Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Waterville and Mansfield
500 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will decrease significantly between 5 PM and 7 PM. There may
continue to be significant visibility reductions due to smoke near
active wildfires, but the threat of blowing dust on the Waterville
Plateau will be decreasing.

$$

WAZ043-080100-
/O.CAN.KOTX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200908T0300Z/
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Omak, Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport, 
Oroville, and Nespelem
500 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds will decrease significantly between 5 PM and 7 PM in the
Okanogan Valley.

$$

WAZ033-080300-
/O.EXP.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200908T0000Z/
/O.CON.KOTX.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200908T0300Z/
Washington Palouse-
Including the cities of Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, 
Oakesdale, Tekoa, and Uniontown
500 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in 
  blowing dust.

* WHERE...Washington Palouse.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM PDT this
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

&&

$$

IDZ001-002-WAZ036-037-080100-
/O.EXP.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200908T0000Z/
Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Spokane Area-
Northeast Mountains-
Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, 
Priest River, Eastport, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, 
Worley, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, Rockford, Colville, 
Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, and Kettle Falls
500 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds will decrease significantly between 5 PM and 7 PM in the
northern Idaho Panhandle, the Coeur d'Alene area, the Spokane
area, and the mountains of Northeast Washington.

$$

WAZ034-035-080300-
/O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200908T0300Z/
/O.CON.KOTX.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200908T0300Z/
Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-
Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, 
Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City
500 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the remainder of the afternoon into the evening,
  northeast winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Blowing 
  dust and smoke will reduce the visibility to one quarter mile or
  less.

* WHERE...Moses Lake Area, Upper Columbia Basin and Waterville 
  Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 8 pm this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel is discouraged. Numerous roads, highways, and
  portion of Interstate 90 in central Washington are closed due to
  poor visibility and collisions caused by blowing dust and smoke.
  Difficulty driving high profile vehicles along east west roads
  is expected. Travel is discouraged. Gusty winds will blow around
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power
  outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 6, 5:30 AM PDTRed Flag WarningOTX39 hr
Sep 6, 1:57 PM PDTBlowing Dust AdvisoryOTXAdams, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Spokane and 1 more30 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Washington, 2020Wind Advisories in Idaho, 2020Every wind advisory in 2020

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.