Alert archive / Washington / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 1, NWS Spokane, WA
NWS Spokane, WA issued this high wind warning at Jan 12, 2021, 8:44 PM PST for 5 counties in Idaho; 9 counties in Washington. It took effect at Jan 13, 2021, 2:00 AM PST. It was in force for 14 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 12, 2021, 8:44 PM PST (04:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 13, 2021, 2:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 13, 2021, 4:00 PM PST
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Spokane, WA
Counties Benewah County, ID, Kootenai County, ID, Latah County, ID, Lewis County, ID, Nez Perce County, ID, Adams County, WA, Asotin County, WA, Douglas County, WA, Garfield County, WA, Grant County, WA, Lincoln County, WA, Okanogan County, WA, Spokane County, WA, Whitman County, WA
The radar
The Spokane radar (KOTX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2:33 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 10 Se Rock Island, WA | REPORT FROM MPING: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN. |
| Jan 13, 3:41 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 10 Nw Winona, WA | MESONET STATION ESCW1 ESCURE. |
| Jan 13, 3:45 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 5 Sse Marshall, WA | 83 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER. |
| Jan 13, 3:45 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Medical Lake, WA | 123 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER. |
| Jan 13, 3:55 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Sw Rockford, WA | 108 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER. |
| Jan 13, 4:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Mica, WA | 304 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER. |
| Jan 13, 4:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Valleyford, WA | 997 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER. |
| Jan 13, 4:02 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 74 | Thornton, WA | . |
| Jan 13, 4:02 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 74 | Thornton, WA | |
| Jan 13, 4:13 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Colfax, WA | 78 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER. |
| Jan 13, 4:18 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 1 Wnw Hayden, ID | AWOS STATION KCOE COEUR D ALENE AIRPORT. |
| Jan 13, 4:20 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 5 Ene Albion, WA | 104 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER. |
| Jan 13, 4:30 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Sw Huetter, ID | 908 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER. |
| Jan 13, 4:30 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Huetter, ID | 161 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER. |
| Jan 13, 4:30 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Palouse, WA | 329 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER. |
| Jan 13, 4:32 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Hayden, ID | 4000 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER. |
| Jan 13, 5:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 6 Wnw Clarkston Heights, WA | MESONET STATION SILW 5.6 W CLARKSTON HEIGHTS (AGRIMET). |
| Jan 13, 5:06 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 1 Nne Ritzville, WA | . |
| Jan 13, 5:06 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 1 Nne Ritzville, WA | |
| Jan 13, 5:11 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | Post Falls, ID | . |
| Jan 13, 5:11 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | Post Falls, ID | |
| Jan 13, 5:39 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 10 N Odessa, WA | GRAIN TRUCK WAS BLOWN OVER IN A FIELD. NO ONE WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK AT THE TIME. TRUCK WAS EMPTY AND ESTIMATED TO WEIGH 20,000 LBS. ALSO NOTED THAT THE TRUCK WAS ROTATED 1/4 TURN BEFORE KNOCKED OVER. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Jan 13, 5:48 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 5 E Douglas, WA | MESONET STATION DOUW1 DOUGLAS. |
| Jan 13, 5:55 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 2 N Malaga, WA | ASOS STATION KEAT WENATCHEE AIRPORT. |
| Jan 13, 6:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 3 Ssw Irby, WA | MESONET STATION ODSW 3.5 SW IRBY (AGRIMET). |
| Jan 13, 6:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | Lind, WA | AGWEATHERNET. |
| Jan 13, 6:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | Moody, WA | AGWEATHERNET. |
| Jan 13, 6:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | Creston N., WA | AGWEATHERNET. |
| Jan 13, 6:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | Mayview, WA | AGWEATHERNET. |
| Jan 13, 6:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | Silcott Island, WA | . |
| Jan 13, 6:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | Silcott Island, WA | |
| Jan 13, 6:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 5 Se Rockford, WA | ROCKFORD AGWEATHERNET. |
| Jan 13, 6:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 7 W Coulee City, WA | ST.ANDREWS. |
| Jan 13, 6:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 S Spokane South Hill, WA | *** 1 INJ *** A TREE BROKE OFF THE TOP AND SPEARED BETWEEN A HUSBAND AND WIFE IN THEIR BEDROOM. WIFE WAS PINNED DOWN AND HAD TO BE EXTRICATED. SHE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR A CRUSH INJURY TO HER SHOULDER. |
| Jan 13, 6:36 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ssw 5 Mile, WA | LARGE FIR TREE DOWNED. EXACT SIZE UNKNOWN. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Jan 13, 6:53 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 3 Se Airway Heights, WA | ASOS STATION KGEG SPOKANE INTL AIRPORT. |
| Jan 13, 6:55 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 2 W Athol, ID | MESONET STATION FW6935 ATHOL. |
| Jan 13, 6:58 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | Fairchild Afb, WA | AWOS STATION KSKA FAIRCHILD AFB. |
| Jan 13, 7:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 W Mead, WA | THE NEWPORT HWY IS BLOCKED NEAR THE COSTCO ROUND A BOUT DUE TO TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN. |
| Jan 13, 7:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 E Eagle Ridge, WA | *** 1 INJ *** A TREE FELL ON A HOME AND TRAPPED OCCUPANT IN BED BETWEN THEIR ARMPIT AND CHEST. WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND RELEASED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. |
| Jan 13, 7:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 E Eagle Ridge, WA | A TREE FELL ON A HOME AND TRAPPED OCCUPANT. |
| Jan 13, 7:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nnw Tensed, ID | BLOCKAGES ON US 95 NORTH OF TENSED DUE TO A CRASH AND DOWNED POWERLINES. |
| Jan 13, 7:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 S Dishman, WA | TREES DOWN IN THE PONDEROSA NEIGHBORHOOD IN SPOKANE VALLEY, INCLUDING ON SOME ROOFTOPS. |
| Jan 13, 7:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Moscow, ID | TREE FELL ON A PARKED CAR IN MOSCOW. ESTIMATED WIND GUST 55 MPH. |
| Jan 13, 7:09 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Sw Moscow, ID | |
| Jan 13, 7:15 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Wnw 5 Mile, WA | SR 291 IS CLOSED NEAR THE SUNDANCE GOLF COURSE DUE TO NUMEROUS TREES DOWN. |
| Jan 13, 7:30 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ssw Spokane, WA | *** 1 FATAL *** LARGE TREE FELL ON CAR WITH WOMAN INSIDE. |
| Jan 13, 7:30 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Sse 5 Mile, WA | WELLESLEY IS CLOSED BTWN MONROE AND POST DUE TO DOWNED TREES. |
| Jan 13, 7:30 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ssw 5 Mile, WA | ASSEMBLY NEAR JOE ALBI IS BLOCKED DUE TO DOWNED TREES AND POWERLINES. |
| Jan 13, 7:30 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Fernan Lake Village, ID | EXTENSIVE TREE DAMAGE, DOWN ON ROADS AND ON SOME HOMES. |
| Jan 13, 7:39 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Rosalia, WA | TREES DOWN IN ROSALIA. |
| Jan 13, 7:50 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 N Hayden, ID | GOVERNMENT WAY NORTH OF WYOMING IS CLOSED DUE TO NUMEROUS DOWNED TREES. |
| Jan 13, 7:53 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 W Millwood, WA | ASOS STATION KSFF SPOKANE FELTS FIELD. |
| Jan 13, 7:57 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Wsw Spokane, WA | TWO RIGHT LANES CLOSED, DUE TO POWER LINES DOWN, I-90 WB AT MP 278.5 NEAR GARDEN SPRINGS RD. |
| Jan 13, 7:57 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 5 Sse Fernan Lake Villa, ID | *** 1 FATAL *** A MOTORIST ON HIGHWAY 97, ALONG THE EAST SHORE OF LAKE COEUR D ALENE, SWERVED TO AVOID A FALLING TREE AND IN THE PROCESS DROVE OFF A STEEP EMBANKMENT. |
| Jan 13, 8:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nnw Spokane, WA | STEEL ART DISPLAY (BUTTERFLY) IN RIVERFRONT PARK BLOWN DOWN. |
| Jan 13, 8:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nw Hayden Lake, ID | TREES AND POWER LINES ACROSS THE ROAD IN THIS AREA. |
| Jan 13, 8:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nw Spokane South Hill, WA | TREES DOWN. |
| Jan 13, 8:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nne Hayden Lake, ID | PORTIONS OF RIMROCK RD ARE BLOCKED BY FALLEN TREES. |
| Jan 13, 8:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Wnw Dishman, WA | 60 FEET BY 20 FEET METAL ROOF FLEW OFF A BUILDING. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Spokane, WA (KOTX), launched 00:00Z, 4.7 hours before the alert went out and 123 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
- 589 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 83 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 396 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 361 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
185 WWUS76 KOTX 130444 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 844 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021 IDZ027-131245- /O.UPG.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.210113T1100Z-210113T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KOTX.HW.W.0001.210113T1100Z-210113T1800Z/ Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties- Including the cities of Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, and Winchester 844 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ IDZ002-003-026-131245- /O.UPG.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.210113T1100Z-210114T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KOTX.HW.W.0001.210113T1000Z-210114T0000Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area- Including the cities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, and Gifford 844 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to between 50 to 60 mph expected in the morning decreasing to 40 to 50 mph in the afternoon. * WHERE...Coeur d'Alene Area, Idaho Palouse and Lewiston Area. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ032-033-035-036-131245- /O.UPG.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.210113T1000Z-210114T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KOTX.HW.W.0001.210113T1000Z-210114T0000Z/ Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area- Including the cities of Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford 844 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph. Gusts up to 60 mph expected in morning then decreasing to between 45 to 55 mph in the afternoon. * WHERE...Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, Washington Palouse, Upper Columbia Basin and Spokane Area. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ WAZ034-041-044-131245- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.210113T1000Z-210113T1600Z/ Moses Lake Area-Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere, Waterville, and Mansfield 844 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Wenatchee Area, Waterville Plateau and Moses Lake Area. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ001-004-WAZ037-131245- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.210113T1100Z-210114T0000Z/ 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 844 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Washington, Northeast Mountains. In Idaho, Northern Panhandle and Central Panhandle Mountains. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
5 follow-up statements
963 WWUS76 KOTX 131138 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 338 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 IDZ002-003-026-WAZ032-033-035-036-131945- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area- Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area- Including the cities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford 338 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to between 50 to 60 mph expected in the morning decreasing to 40 to 50 mph in the afternoon. * WHERE...Coeur d'Alene Area, Idaho Palouse and Lewiston Area. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ027-131800- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210113T1800Z/ Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties- Including the cities of Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, and Winchester 338 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties. * WHEN...Through 10 AM PST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ WAZ034-041-044-131600- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210113T1600Z/ Moses Lake Area-Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere, Waterville, and Mansfield 338 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Wenatchee Area, Waterville Plateau and Moses Lake Area. * WHEN...Through 8 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ001-004-WAZ037-131945- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/ 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 338 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Washington, Northeast Mountains. In Idaho, Northern Panhandle and Central Panhandle Mountains. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
395 WWUS76 KOTX 131658 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 858 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 IDZ002-003-026-WAZ032-033-035-036-140000- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area- Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area- Including the cities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford 858 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph. Gusts to between 50 to 60 mph expected through early afternoon. Wind gusts decreasing to 40 mph by mid afternoon. * WHERE...Coeur d'Alene Area, Idaho Palouse and Lewiston Area. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Significant damage and power outages have already occurred with this storm. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds peaked early this morning producing numerous power outages and fallen trees in the Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and Cheney areas. Strong gusts capable of producing isolated damage are still possible through early afternoon, but the worst of this storm has passed. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ027-131800- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210113T1800Z/ Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties- Including the cities of Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, and Winchester 858 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties. * WHEN...Through 10 AM PST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ IDZ001-004-WAZ037-140000- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/ Northern Panhandle-Central Panhandle Mountains- Northeast Mountains- Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport, Kellogg, St Maries, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, and Kettle Falls 858 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Washington, Northeast Mountains. In Idaho, Northern Panhandle and Central Panhandle Mountains. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
928 WWUS76 KOTX 131757 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 957 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 IDZ027-131900- /O.EXP.KOTX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210113T1800Z/ Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties- Including the cities of Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, and Winchester 957 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... The High Wind Warning for the Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, and Winchester area will expire at 10 AM. West winds will continue to gust as high as 45 mph through mid afternoon over exposed portions of the Camas Prairie, but the threat for gust of 55 mph or more has passed. $$ IDZ002-003-026-WAZ032-033-035-036-140000- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area- Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area- Including the cities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford 957 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph. Gusts to between 50 to 60 mph expected through early afternoon. Wind gusts decreasing to 40 mph by mid afternoon. * WHERE...Coeur d'Alene Area, Idaho Palouse and Lewiston Area. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Significant damage and power outages have already occurred with this storm. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds peaked early this morning producing numerous power outages and fallen trees in the Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and Cheney areas. Strong gusts capable of producing isolated damage are still possible through early afternoon, but the worst of this storm has passed. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ001-004-WAZ037-140000- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/ 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 957 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Localized gusts to 50 mph expected in areas exposed to southwest winds. * WHERE...In Washington, Northeast Mountains. In Idaho, Northern Panhandle and Central Panhandle Mountains. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...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. && $$
588 WWUS76 KOTX 132145 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 145 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 IDZ002-003-026-WAZ032-033-035-036-140000- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area- Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area- Including the cities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford 145 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph. Wind gusts decreasing to 40 mph by mid afternoon. * WHERE...Coeur d'Alene Area, Idaho Palouse and Lewiston Area. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Significant damage and power outages have already occurred with this storm. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for gusts to decrease from 50 mph to around 40 mph by 3 PM over the West Plains, South Hill, and other exposed areas around Spokane and Coeur d'Alene. By 6 PM, gusts will likely fall below 30 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Trees weakened by the strongest winds this morning may be dangerous. Folks cleaning up debris should be aware of additional branches coming down this afternoon. && $$ IDZ001-004-WAZ037-140000- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/ 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 145 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds around 20 mph with localized gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...In Washington, Northeast Mountains. In Idaho, Northern Panhandle and Central Panhandle Mountains. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...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. && $$
941 WWUS76 KOTX 132353 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 353 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 IDZ002-003-026-WAZ032-033-035-036-140100- /O.EXP.KOTX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area- Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area- Including the cities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford 353 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... Winds in the Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, Pullman, and Moscow areas have decreased late this afternoon and will continue to diminish this evening. By 6 PM most locations will have gusts fall below 25 mph. $$ IDZ001-004-WAZ037-140100- /O.EXP.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T0000Z/ 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 353 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... Winds will continue to decrease this evening. By 6 PM, most of areas around Colville, Deer Park, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Kellogg, and St Maries will have wind gusts of 20 mph or less. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Spokane, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 12:55 PM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | OTX | Bonner, Shoshone | 8 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.