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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this wind advisory at Nov 16, 2020, 3:55 PM PST. It took effect at Nov 17, 2020, 12:00 AM PST. It was in force for 16 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 16, 2020, 3:55 PM PST (23:55 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 17, 2020, 12:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Nov 17, 2020, 4:10 PM PST
- In force
- 16 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Seattle, WA
The text
As transmitted.
754 WWUS76 KSEW 162355 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 355 PM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 WAZ516-517-171215- /O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0006.201117T1500Z-201118T0000Z/ North Coast-Central Coast- Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam 355 PM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Strongest winds in the communities along the ocean, including Ocean Shores, Copalis and Pacific Beach, as well as La Push. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. 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. && $$ WAZ001-503-506-510-171215- /O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0006.201117T1800Z-201118T0200Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, and Port Townsend 355 PM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Strongest winds near the water. * WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ555-171215- /O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.201117T0800Z-201117T2000Z/ East Puget Sound Lowlands- Including the cities of Covington-Sawyer-w, Maple Valley, Monroe, Prairie Ridge, Enumclaw, Bonney Lake, and Woodinville 355 PM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...East Puget Sound Lowlands. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon PST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ WAZ507-171215- /O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.201117T1600Z-201118T0100Z/ Everett and Vicinity- Including the cities of Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Marysville 355 PM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Everett and Vicinity. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ509-511-556-558-559-171215- /O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.201117T1600Z-201118T0100Z/ Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area-Bellevue and Vicinity- Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Tacoma, Shelton, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, Kenmore, Newport Hills, Sahalee, Pine Lake, Seattle, Bremerton, and Silverdale 355 PM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Tacoma Area, Hood Canal Area, Bellevue and Vicinity, Seattle and Vicinity and Bremerton and Vicinity. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM PST Tuesday. * 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. && $$
3 follow-up statements
756 WWUS76 KSEW 171132 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 332 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 WAZ516-517-171945- /O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0006.201117T1500Z-201118T0000Z/ North Coast-Central Coast- Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam 332 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ001-503-506-510-171945- /O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0006.201117T1800Z-201118T0200Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, and Port Townsend 332 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM PST 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. 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. && $$ WAZ555-171945- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201117T2000Z/ East Puget Sound Lowlands- Including the cities of Covington-Sawyer-w, Maple Valley, Monroe, Prairie Ridge, Enumclaw, Bonney Lake, and Woodinville 332 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...East Puget Sound Lowlands. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ507-171945- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.201117T1600Z-201118T0100Z/ Everett and Vicinity- Including the cities of Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Marysville 332 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Everett and Vicinity. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM PST this afternoon. * 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. && $$ WAZ509-511-556-558-559-171945- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.201117T1600Z-201118T0100Z/ Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area-Bellevue and Vicinity- Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Tacoma, Shelton, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, Kenmore, Newport Hills, Sahalee, Pine Lake, Seattle, Bremerton, and Silverdale 332 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Tacoma Area, Bellevue and Vicinity, Hood Canal Area, Seattle and Vicinity and Bremerton and Vicinity. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
313 WWUS76 KSEW 171758 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 958 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 WAZ516-517-180000- /O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201118T0000Z/ North Coast-Central Coast- Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam 958 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 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. && $$ WAZ001-503-506-510-180030- /O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0006.201117T1800Z-201118T0200Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, and Port Townsend 958 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ555-180030- /O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201118T0100Z/ East Puget Sound Lowlands- Including the cities of Covington-Sawyer-w, Maple Valley, Monroe, Prairie Ridge, Enumclaw, Bonney Lake, and Woodinville 958 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...East Puget Sound Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon. * 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. && $$ WAZ507-180030- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201118T0100Z/ Everett and Vicinity- Including the cities of Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Marysville 958 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Everett and Vicinity. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ509-511-556-558-559-180030- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201118T0100Z/ Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area-Bellevue and Vicinity- Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Tacoma, Shelton, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, Kenmore, Newport Hills, Sahalee, Pine Lake, Seattle, Bremerton, and Silverdale 958 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Tacoma Area, Bellevue and Vicinity, Hood Canal Area, Seattle and Vicinity and Bremerton and Vicinity. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon. * 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. && $$
654 WWUS76 KSEW 180010 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 410 PM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 WAZ001-503-506-510-180115- /O.CAN.KSEW.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201118T0200Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, and Port Townsend 410 PM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Recent observations have suggested that winds have subsided below High Wind criteria. Winds are still expected to breezy out of the S/SW through midnight before subsiding overnight, especially nearest the water. $$ WAZ516-517-180115- /O.EXP.KSEW.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201118T0000Z/ North Coast-Central Coast- Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam 410 PM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Winds have subsiding below High Wind criteria but may still remain breezy out of the S/SW through this evening. $$ WAZ507-509-511-555-556-558-559-180115- /O.CAN.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201118T0100Z/ Everett and Vicinity-Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area- East Puget Sound Lowlands-Bellevue and Vicinity- Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville, Tacoma, Shelton, Covington-Sawyer-w, Maple Valley, Monroe, Prairie Ridge, Enumclaw, Bonney Lake, Woodinville, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, Kenmore, Newport Hills, Sahalee, Pine Lake, Seattle, Bremerton, and Silverdale 410 PM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have subsided below advisory criteria. Winds out of the S may still remain breezy through the evening, especially near Puget Sound. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 4:28 PM PST | High Wind Watch | SEW | San Juan | 11 hr |
| Nov 15, 8:47 PM PST | Gale Watch | SEW | 6 hr | |
| Nov 16, 2:52 AM PST | Gale Watch | SEW | 17 hr | |
| Nov 16, 3:40 AM PST | High Wind Warning | SEW | San Juan | 37 hr |
| Nov 16, 11:05 AM PST | Flood Watch | SEW | Mason | 29 hr |
| Nov 16, 2:40 PM PST | Coastal Flood Advisory | SEW | 25 hr |
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