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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Spokane, WA
NWS Spokane, WA issued this wind advisory at Jan 31, 2020, 2:18 PM PST for 11 counties in Washington; 8 counties in Idaho. It took effect at Feb 1, 2020, 2:00 AM PST. It was in force for 16 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2020, 2:18 PM PST (22:18 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 1, 2020, 2:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Feb 1, 2020, 6:00 PM PST
- In force
- 16 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Spokane, WA
Counties Benewah County, ID, Bonner County, ID, Boundary County, ID, Kootenai County, ID, Latah County, ID, Lewis County, ID, Nez Perce County, ID, Shoshone County, ID, Adams County, WA, Asotin County, WA, Douglas County, WA, Garfield 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), 31 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:18 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 12:00Z, 10.3 hours before the alert went out and 90 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 736 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 63 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 376 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 442 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
874 WWUS76 KOTX 312218 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 218 PM PST Fri Jan 31 2020 WAZ034-035-010745- /O.UPG.KOTX.HW.A.0001.200201T1400Z-200202T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.200201T1400Z-200202T0200Z/ Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin- Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City 218 PM PST Fri Jan 31 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PST SATURDAY... ...THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Moses Lake Area and Upper Columbia Basin. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur east of Ritzville and Wilbur over the rising terrain of the eastern Columbia Basin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ002-003-WAZ032-033-036-010745- /O.UPG.KOTX.HW.A.0001.200201T1400Z-200202T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.200201T1400Z-200202T0200Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse- Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Spokane Area- Including the cities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford 218 PM PST Fri Jan 31 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PST SATURDAY... ...THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 50 to 55 mph expected. Local gusts to 60 mph possible on higher terrain during the morning hours. * WHERE...In Washington, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, Washington Palouse and Spokane Area. In Idaho, Coeur d'Alene Area and Idaho Palouse. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gust potential will occur over the exposed terrain and higher benches and hills around the region especially the eastern Palouse...Alpowa and Pomeroy areas...the West Plains and the South Hill neighborhood of Spokane. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ044-010745- /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.200201T1400Z-200202T0200Z/ Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Waterville and Mansfield 218 PM PST Fri Jan 31 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Waterville Plateau. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM PST Saturday. * 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. && $$
6 follow-up statements
501 WWUS76 KOTX 010639 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 1039 PM PST Fri Jan 31 2020 WAZ034-035-044-011930- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.200201T1400Z-200202T0200Z/ Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Waterville, and Mansfield 1039 PM PST Fri Jan 31 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Waterville Plateau, Moses Lake Area and the Upper Columbia Basin. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds over the Columbia Basin will generally occur east of Moses Lake and Coulee Dam. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ002-003-WAZ032-033-036-011930- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.200201T1400Z-200202T0200Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse- Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Spokane Area- Including the cities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford 1039 PM PST Fri Jan 31 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 55 mph expected. Local gusts to 60 mph possible on higher terrain during the morning hours. * WHERE...In Washington, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, Washington Palouse and Spokane Area. In Idaho, Coeur d'Alene Area and Idaho Palouse. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gust potential will occur over the exposed terrain and higher benches and hills around the region especially the northeastern Palouse...Alpowa Summit and Pomeroy areas...the West Plains and the South Hill. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
293 WWUS76 KOTX 010649 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 1049 PM PST Fri Jan 31 2020 WAZ034-035-044-011900- /O.EXT.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.200201T1000Z-200202T0200Z/ Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Waterville, and Mansfield 1049 PM PST Fri Jan 31 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Waterville Plateau, Moses Lake Area and the Upper Columbia Basin. * WHEN...Although it will be breezy late this evening, winds will slowly increase through the night. Advisory strength winds are expected from from 2 AM to 6 PM PST Saturday. The strongest winds are expected during the morning hours. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds over the Columbia Basin will generally occur east of Moses Lake and Coulee Dam. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ002-003-WAZ032-033-036-011900- /O.EXT.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.200201T1000Z-200202T0200Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse- Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Spokane Area- Including the cities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford 1049 PM PST Fri Jan 31 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 55 mph expected. Local gusts to 60 mph possible on higher terrain during the morning hours. * WHERE...In Washington, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, Washington Palouse and Spokane Area. In Idaho, Coeur d'Alene Area and Idaho Palouse. * WHEN...Although it will be breezy late this evening, winds will slowly increase through the night. Advisory strength winds are expected from from 2 AM to 6 PM PST Saturday. The strongest winds are expected during the morning hours. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gust potential will occur over the exposed terrain and higher benches and hills around the region especially the northeastern Palouse...Alpowa Summit and Pomeroy areas...the West Plains and the South Hill. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
961 WWUS76 KOTX 011308 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 508 AM PST Sat Feb 1 2020 IDZ026-027-012115- /O.EXA.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200202T0200Z/ Lewiston Area-Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties- Including the cities of Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, and Winchester 508 AM PST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Lewiston Area and Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties. * WHEN...Advisory strength winds are expected through 6 PM PST Saturday. The strongest winds are expected during the morning hours. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gust potential will occur over the exposed terrain and higher benches and hills around the region especially the northeastern Palouse...Alpowa Summit and Pomeroy areas...the West Plains and the South Hill. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ034-035-044-012115- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200202T0200Z/ 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 508 AM PST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Waterville Plateau, Moses Lake Area and the Upper Columbia Basin. * WHEN...Advisory strength winds are expected through 6 PM PST Saturday. The strongest winds are expected during the morning hours. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds over the Columbia Basin will generally occur east of Moses Lake and Coulee Dam. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ002-003-WAZ032-033-036-012115- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200202T0200Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse- Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Spokane Area- Including the cities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford 508 AM PST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 55 mph expected. Local gusts to 60 mph possible on higher terrain during the morning hours. * WHERE...In Washington, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, Washington Palouse and Spokane Area. In Idaho, Coeur d'Alene Area and Idaho Palouse. * WHEN...Advisory strength winds are expected through 6 PM PST Saturday. The strongest winds are expected during the morning hours. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gust potential will occur over the exposed terrain and higher benches and hills around the region especially the northeastern Palouse...Alpowa Summit and Pomeroy areas...the West Plains and the South Hill. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
841 WWUS76 KOTX 011814 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 1014 AM PST Sat Feb 1 2020 IDZ001-004-WAZ037-020200- /O.EXA.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200202T0200Z/ Northern Panhandle-Central Panhandle Mountains- Northeast Mountains- Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport, Kellogg, St Maries, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, and Kettle Falls 1014 AM PST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to 45 mph in exposed valleys with gusts 50 to 60 mph in the mountains. * WHERE...In Washington, Northeast Mountains, especially from Deer Park to Colville eastward. In Idaho, Northern Panhandle and Central Panhandle Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Weakened trees or tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gust potential will occur over the exposed terrain especially on the ridges, peaking by midday and gradually decreasing by late afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. This may impact travel on mountain roads and passes. Secure any outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ034-035-044-020200- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200202T0200Z/ Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Waterville, and Mansfield 1014 AM PST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Waterville Plateau, Upper Columbia Basin and Moses Lake Area. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds over the Columbia Basin will generally occur east of Moses Lake and Coulee Dam. They will remain steadily windy through mid afternoon, and gradually taper off toward evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ002-003-026-027-WAZ032-033-036-020200- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200202T0200Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area- Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties- Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Spokane Area- Including the cities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford 1014 AM PST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Washington, Washington Palouse, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties and Spokane Area. In Idaho, Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties, Lewiston Area, Idaho Palouse and Coeur d'Alene Area. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gust potential will occur over the exposed terrain and higher benches and hills around the region especially the northeastern Palouse, Alpowa Summit and Pomeroy areas, the West Plains and the South Hill. Steady windy conditions will prevail through mid afternoon, and gradually taper off toward evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
432 WWUS76 KOTX 012236 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 236 PM PST Sat Feb 1 2020 WAZ034-044-012345- /O.CAN.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200202T0200Z/ Moses Lake Area-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Waterville, and Mansfield 236 PM PST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Wind speeds have decreased on the Waterville Plateau and the Moses Lake area. Expect gusts 25 to 35 mph this evening before tapering off overnight. $$ WAZ035-020200- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200202T0200Z/ Upper Columbia Basin- Including the cities of Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City 236 PM PST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Waterville Plateau, Upper Columbia Basin and Moses Lake Area. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. Strong crosswinds are possible on area roads and highways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually decrease late this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ002-003-026-027-WAZ032-033-036-020200- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200202T0200Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area- Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties- Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Spokane Area- Including the cities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford 236 PM PST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 45 mph. * WHERE...In Washington, Washington Palouse, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties and Spokane Area. In Idaho, Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties, Lewiston Area, Idaho Palouse and Coeur d'Alene Area. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. Strong crosswinds are possible on area roads and highways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually decrease late this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ001-004-WAZ037-020200- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200202T0200Z/ Northern Panhandle-Central Panhandle Mountains- Northeast Mountains- Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport, Kellogg, St Maries, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, and Kettle Falls 236 PM PST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to 45 mph in exposed valleys with gusts 50 to 60 mph in the mountains. * WHERE...In Washington, Northeast Mountains, especially from Deer Park to Colville eastward. In Idaho, Northern Panhandle and Central Panhandle Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Weakened trees or tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually decrease by late afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. This may impact travel on mountain roads and passes. Secure any outdoor objects. && $$
115 WWUS76 KOTX 020206 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 606 PM PST Sat Feb 1 2020 IDZ001>004-026-027-WAZ032-033-035>037-020315- /O.EXP.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200202T0200Z/ Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse- Central Panhandle Mountains-Lewiston Area- Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties- Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area-Northeast Mountains- Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Kellogg, St Maries, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, Rockford, Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, and Kettle Falls 606 PM PST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Wind has decreased and will continue to do so overnight, therefore the wind advisory has been allowed to expire. $$
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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.