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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Spokane, WA

January 12, 20215 counties in Idaho; 9 counties in Washington

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 13, 2:33 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG10 Se Rock Island, WAREPORT FROM MPING: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN.
Jan 13, 3:41 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5810 Nw Winona, WAMESONET STATION ESCW1 ESCURE.
Jan 13, 3:45 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG5 Sse Marshall, WA83 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER.
Jan 13, 3:45 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGMedical Lake, WA123 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER.
Jan 13, 3:55 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Sw Rockford, WA108 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER.
Jan 13, 4:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGMica, WA304 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER.
Jan 13, 4:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGValleyford, WA997 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER.
Jan 13, 4:02 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 74Thornton, WA.
Jan 13, 4:02 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 74Thornton, WA
Jan 13, 4:13 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGColfax, WA78 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER.
Jan 13, 4:18 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Wnw Hayden, IDAWOS STATION KCOE COEUR D ALENE AIRPORT.
Jan 13, 4:20 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG5 Ene Albion, WA104 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER.
Jan 13, 4:30 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Sw Huetter, ID908 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER.
Jan 13, 4:30 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGHuetter, ID161 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER.
Jan 13, 4:30 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGPalouse, WA329 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER.
Jan 13, 4:32 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGHayden, ID4000 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER.
Jan 13, 5:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 656 Wnw Clarkston Heights, WAMESONET STATION SILW 5.6 W CLARKSTON HEIGHTS (AGRIMET).
Jan 13, 5:06 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Nne Ritzville, WA.
Jan 13, 5:06 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Nne Ritzville, WA
Jan 13, 5:11 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 70Post Falls, ID.
Jan 13, 5:11 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 70Post Falls, ID
Jan 13, 5:39 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG10 N Odessa, WAGRAIN 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 PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 615 E Douglas, WAMESONET STATION DOUW1 DOUGLAS.
Jan 13, 5:55 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 N Malaga, WAASOS STATION KEAT WENATCHEE AIRPORT.
Jan 13, 6:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 Ssw Irby, WAMESONET STATION ODSW 3.5 SW IRBY (AGRIMET).
Jan 13, 6:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Lind, WAAGWEATHERNET.
Jan 13, 6:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Moody, WAAGWEATHERNET.
Jan 13, 6:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Creston N., WAAGWEATHERNET.
Jan 13, 6:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 64Mayview, WAAGWEATHERNET.
Jan 13, 6:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 65Silcott Island, WA.
Jan 13, 6:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 65Silcott Island, WA
Jan 13, 6:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 665 Se Rockford, WAROCKFORD AGWEATHERNET.
Jan 13, 6:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 677 W Coulee City, WAST.ANDREWS.
Jan 13, 6:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 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 PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Ssw 5 Mile, WALARGE FIR TREE DOWNED. EXACT SIZE UNKNOWN. TIME ESTIMATED.
Jan 13, 6:53 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 713 Se Airway Heights, WAASOS STATION KGEG SPOKANE INTL AIRPORT.
Jan 13, 6:55 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 662 W Athol, IDMESONET STATION FW6935 ATHOL.
Jan 13, 6:58 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 69Fairchild Afb, WAAWOS STATION KSKA FAIRCHILD AFB.
Jan 13, 7:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 W Mead, WATHE NEWPORT HWY IS BLOCKED NEAR THE COSTCO ROUND A BOUT DUE TO TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN.
Jan 13, 7:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 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 PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 E Eagle Ridge, WAA TREE FELL ON A HOME AND TRAPPED OCCUPANT.
Jan 13, 7:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Nnw Tensed, IDBLOCKAGES ON US 95 NORTH OF TENSED DUE TO A CRASH AND DOWNED POWERLINES.
Jan 13, 7:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 S Dishman, WATREES DOWN IN THE PONDEROSA NEIGHBORHOOD IN SPOKANE VALLEY, INCLUDING ON SOME ROOFTOPS.
Jan 13, 7:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGMoscow, IDTREE FELL ON A PARKED CAR IN MOSCOW. ESTIMATED WIND GUST 55 MPH.
Jan 13, 7:09 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Sw Moscow, ID
Jan 13, 7:15 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Wnw 5 Mile, WASR 291 IS CLOSED NEAR THE SUNDANCE GOLF COURSE DUE TO NUMEROUS TREES DOWN.
Jan 13, 7:30 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Ssw Spokane, WA*** 1 FATAL *** LARGE TREE FELL ON CAR WITH WOMAN INSIDE.
Jan 13, 7:30 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Sse 5 Mile, WAWELLESLEY IS CLOSED BTWN MONROE AND POST DUE TO DOWNED TREES.
Jan 13, 7:30 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Ssw 5 Mile, WAASSEMBLY NEAR JOE ALBI IS BLOCKED DUE TO DOWNED TREES AND POWERLINES.
Jan 13, 7:30 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGFernan Lake Village, IDEXTENSIVE TREE DAMAGE, DOWN ON ROADS AND ON SOME HOMES.
Jan 13, 7:39 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGRosalia, WATREES DOWN IN ROSALIA.
Jan 13, 7:50 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 N Hayden, IDGOVERNMENT WAY NORTH OF WYOMING IS CLOSED DUE TO NUMEROUS DOWNED TREES.
Jan 13, 7:53 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 W Millwood, WAASOS STATION KSFF SPOKANE FELTS FIELD.
Jan 13, 7:57 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Wsw Spokane, WATWO RIGHT LANES CLOSED, DUE TO POWER LINES DOWN, I-90 WB AT MP 278.5 NEAR GARDEN SPRINGS RD.
Jan 13, 7:57 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG5 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 PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Nnw Spokane, WASTEEL ART DISPLAY (BUTTERFLY) IN RIVERFRONT PARK BLOWN DOWN.
Jan 13, 8:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Nw Hayden Lake, IDTREES AND POWER LINES ACROSS THE ROAD IN THIS AREA.
Jan 13, 8:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Nw Spokane South Hill, WATREES DOWN.
Jan 13, 8:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Nne Hayden Lake, IDPORTIONS OF RIMROCK RD ARE BLOCKED BY FALLEN TREES.
Jan 13, 8:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Wnw Dishman, WA60 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Spokane, WA at 00:00Z on 2021-01-13Temperature 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 2021-01-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 396 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 13, 12:55 PM PSTAreal Flood AdvisoryOTXBonner, Shoshone8 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Washington, 2021High Wind Warnings in Idaho, 2021Every high wind warning in 2021

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.