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Wind Advisory 12, NWS Missoula, MT

November 15, 2021Clearwater County, Idaho County, Idaho

NWS Missoula, MT issued this wind advisory at Nov 15, 2021, 1:15 AM PST for Clearwater County, Idaho County, Idaho. It took effect at Nov 15, 2021, 4:00 PM PST. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 15, 2021, 1:15 AM PST (09:15 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 15, 2021, 4:00 PM PST
Expired
Nov 16, 2021, 12:00 AM PST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Missoula, MT

Counties Clearwater County, ID, Idaho County, ID

The radar

The Missoula radar (KMSX), 148 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:16 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, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 172 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 2021-11-15Temperature 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 2021-11-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 474 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
1020 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
71 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
474 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
426 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

624 
WWUS75 KMSO 150915
NPWMSO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
215 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

MTZ001-003-004-160900-
/O.UPG.KMSO.HW.A.0005.211115T2200Z-211116T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0005.211115T2200Z-211116T0900Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-Flathead/Mission Valleys-
Lower Clark Fork Region-
215 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM
MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kootenai/Cabinet Region, Flathead/Mission Valleys and 
  Lower Clark Fork Region.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 2 AM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ002-160915-
/O.UPG.KMSO.HW.A.0005.211115T2200Z-211116T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0005.211115T2200Z-211116T1500Z/
West Glacier Region-
215 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM
MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected. Wind gusts to 70 mph possible along the Continental
  Divide.

* WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan 
  Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ006-007-043-160915-
/O.UPG.KMSO.HW.A.0005.211116T0200Z-211116T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0005.211116T0200Z-211116T1500Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-Butte/Blackfoot Region-
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
215 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains, Butte/Blackfoot Region 
  and Potomac/Seeley Lake Region.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ005-160915-
/O.UPG.KMSO.HW.A.0005.211116T0200Z-211116T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0005.211116T0200Z-211116T1500Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
215 AM MST Mon Nov 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. The strongest winds are
  expected on the west side of Highway 93 from Lolo through Darby,
  especially near the openings of east-west aligned drainages
  coming out of the Bitterroot Mountains.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

IDZ005-006-160800-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WI.Y.0012.211116T0000Z-211116T0800Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
115 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT
PST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, 
  Dixie, Elk City, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to midnight PST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
141 
WWUS75 KMSO 160741
NPWMSO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1241 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

IDZ005-006-160845-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-211116T0800Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
1141 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

Gusty winds will continue early Tuesday morning but with
diminishing wind speeds compared to this past evening.

$$

MTZ001-003-004-160900-
/O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211116T0900Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-Flathead/Mission Valleys-
Lower Clark Fork Region-
1241 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Clark Fork Region, Flathead/Mission Valleys and 
  Kootenai/Cabinet Region.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MST early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ002-161500-
/O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211116T1500Z/
West Glacier Region-
1241 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan 
  Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ006-007-043-161500-
/O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211116T1500Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-Butte/Blackfoot Region-
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
1241 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Butte/Blackfoot Region, Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains 
  and Potomac/Seeley Lake Region.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ005-161500-
/O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211116T1500Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
1241 AM MST Tue Nov 16 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

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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.