Alert archive / Washington / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 3, NWS Spokane, WA
NWS Spokane, WA issued this high wind warning at Mar 27, 2021, 3:03 PM PDT for 8 counties in Idaho; 10 counties in Washington. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 8 hr. 19 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
- Mar 27, 2021, 3:03 PM PDT (22:03 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 28, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Mar 28, 2021, 10:20 PM PDT
- In force
- 8 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, Chelan 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), 40 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:04 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2:00 PM PDT | DUST STORM | 1 Wnw Davenport, WA | VISIBILITY DOWN TO 1/2 TO 1/4 MILE. |
| Mar 28, 2:44 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | Odessa, WA | BLOWING DUST REPORTED WITH VISIBILITY DOWN TO AROUND 2 MILES. |
| Mar 28, 3:00 PM PDT | DUST STORM | 7 Ese Othello, WA | *** 2 INJ *** STATE TROOPER SHARED A REPORT OF A 8 VEHICLE PILE-UP WITH MINOR INJURIES THAT OCCURRED ALONG SR 26 SOUTHEAST OF OTHELLO. BLOWING DUST REDUCED VISIBILITY MAKING HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS FOR SEVERAL HOURS. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Mar 28, 3:54 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Ritzville, WA | ROOFING BLOW OFF BUILDING. VISIBILITY STARTED DROPPING IN TOWN - NEAR 1/2 MILE. WIND GUST TO 52 MPH. |
| Mar 28, 4:00 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 3 Nw Airway Heights, WA | |
| Mar 28, 4:37 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 S Spokane, WA | TREES BLOWN DOWN IN COMSTOCK PARK. |
| Mar 28, 5:03 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Wsw Colbert, WA | TREE FELL ON POWERLINE. |
| Mar 28, 5:05 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 2 W Athol, ID | MESONET STATION FW6935 ATHOL. |
| Mar 28, 5:08 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 W Mead, WA | TREE DOWN ON SOUTHBOUND LANES OF NEWPORT HWY NEAR COSTCO. BETWEEN HAWTHORNE RD. AND FARWELL RD. |
| Mar 28, 5:21 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Hayden, ID | MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. ACROSS ROADS AND HAZARDS REPORTED IN HAYDEN, HAUSER, GARWOOD, AND RATHDRUM. |
| Mar 28, 5:51 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Bayview, ID | TREES DOWN AND ROAD HAZARDS ON HWY 54 NEAR BAYVIEW. |
| Mar 28, 6:00 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 10 S Keller, WA | KELLER FERRY ON STATE ROUTE 21 CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WINDS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. 60+ MPH GUST REPORTED AT LAST CROSSING. |
| Mar 28, 6:00 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Se 5 Mile, WA | DOWNED TREES CAUSE DAMAGE IN NORTH SPOKANE. NO INJURIES, BUT EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO TWO HOMES. |
| Mar 28, 6:01 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Coeur D'Alene, ID | TREE FELL ONTO HOME REPORTED AT 19TH AND COEUR D ALENE. |
| Mar 28, 6:24 PM PDT | DUST STORM | 1 Wnw Ephrata, WA | BLOWING DUST AND NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY. WORSE THAN EARLIER TODAY. |
| Mar 28, 7:00 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ssw Pateros, WA | BROKEN GARAGE DOOR AND TREES DOWN AT ALTA LAKE RESIDENCE. CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND DUST BLOWING IN WIND. |
| Mar 28, 7:25 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Coeur D'Alene, ID | LARGE TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROADS, POWER OUTAGE IN AREA, AND POWERLINES DOWN. |
| Mar 28, 7:58 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Thornton, WA | MARCH 28TH PEAK WIND GUST MEASURED FROM COCORAHS OBSERVER WA-WM-10. TREE LIMBS DOWN. |
| Mar 28, 9:41 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 3 Wnw Oroville, WA | MESONET STATION OVLW1 OROVILLE. |
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 12:00Z, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 105 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
- 1278 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 66 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 48 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 181 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
459 WWUS76 KOTX 272203 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 303 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 IDZ002-003-WAZ032-033-036-280615- /O.UPG.KOTX.HW.A.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KOTX.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ 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 303 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Washington, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, Washington Palouse and Spokane Area. In Idaho, Coeur d'Alene Area and Idaho Palouse. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Low visibility also possible due to blowing dust. * Additional Details: Best potential for strongest winds of up to 60 mph will be in the late afternoon and early evening hours on Sunday. 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. && $$ IDZ004-280615- /O.UPG.KOTX.HW.A.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KOTX.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Central Panhandle Mountains- Including the cities of Kellogg, St Maries, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, and Mullan 303 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Panhandle Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ035-280615- /O.UPG.KOTX.HW.A.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KOTX.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Upper Columbia Basin- Including the cities of Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City 303 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Upper Columbia Basin. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Widespread bowing dust to reduce visibility with impacts to travel expected, including localized near zero visibility possible near worked fields. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel in the late afternoon and early evening is not recommended as blowing dust may result in a sudden drop of visibility resulting dangerous travel conditions. 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. && $$ IDZ026-280615- /O.NEW.KOTX.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Lewiston Area- Including the cities of Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, and Gifford 303 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Lewiston Area. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ027-280615- /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0007.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties- Including the cities of Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, and Winchester 303 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ IDZ001-WAZ037-038-280615- /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0007.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Northern Panhandle-Northeast Mountains-Okanogan Highlands- Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport, Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, Kettle Falls, Republic, Inchelium, and Wauconda 303 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Washington, Northeast Mountains and Okanogan Highlands. In Idaho, Northern Panhandle. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Broken tree limbs or toppled trees with power outages possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ041-043-044-280615- /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0007.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Wenatchee Area-Okanogan Valley-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere, Omak, Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport, Oroville, Nespelem, Waterville, and Mansfield 303 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Wenatchee Area, Okanogan Valley and Waterville Plateau. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ WAZ034-280615- /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0007.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Moses Lake Area- Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, and Quincy 303 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Moses Lake Area. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing dust is expected with localized near zero visibility at times near worked fields. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel in the late afternoon and early evening is not recommended as blowing dust may result in a sudden drop of visibility resulting dangerous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
4 follow-up statements
970 WWUS76 KOTX 280458 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 958 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 IDZ001-027-WAZ034-041-044-281300- /O.UPG.KOTX.WI.Y.0007.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KOTX.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Northern Panhandle-Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties- Moses Lake Area-Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport, Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Winchester, Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere, Waterville, and Mansfield 958 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Washington, Moses Lake Area, Wenatchee Area, and Waterville Plateau. In Idaho, Northern Panhandle, and Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Best potential for strongest winds of up to 60 mph will be in the late afternoon and early evening hours on Sunday. 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. && $$ IDZ002-003-026-WAZ032-033-036-281300- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-Lewiston Area- Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Spokane Area- Including the cities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford 958 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Washington, Washington Palouse, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, and Spokane Area. In Idaho, Lewiston Area, Idaho Palouse, and Coeur d'Alene Area. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * Additional Details: Best potential for strongest winds of up to 60 mph will be in the late afternoon and early evening hours on Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ004-281300- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Central Panhandle Mountains- Including the cities of Kellogg, St Maries, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, and Mullan 958 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Panhandle Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ WAZ035-281300- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Upper Columbia Basin- Including the cities of Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City 958 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Upper Columbia Basin. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Widespread bowing dust to reduce visibility with impacts to travel expected, including localized near zero visibility possible near worked fields. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel in the late afternoon and early evening is not recommended as blowing dust may result in a sudden drop of visibility resulting dangerous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ042-281300- /O.EXA.KOTX.WI.Y.0007.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ East Slopes Northern Cascades- Including the cities of Leavenworth, Mazama, Twisp, Winthrop, Stehekin, and Conconully 958 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...East Slopes Northern Cascades. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ WAZ037-038-281300- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0007.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Northeast Mountains-Okanogan Highlands- Including the cities of Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, Kettle Falls, Republic, Inchelium, and Wauconda 958 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Okanogan Highlands and Northeast Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down with power outages possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ043-281300- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0007.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Okanogan Valley- Including the cities of Omak, Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport, Oroville, and Nespelem 958 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Okanogan Valley. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$
298 WWUS76 KOTX 281004 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 304 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 WAZ033-290000- /O.NEW.KOTX.DU.Y.0001.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Washington Palouse- Including the cities of Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, and Uniontown 304 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected west of Highway 195. * WHERE...Washington Palouse. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility west of Highway 195. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * Additional Details: Best potential for strongest winds of up to 65 mph will be in the late afternoon and early evening hours on Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ034-035-290000- /O.NEW.KOTX.DU.Y.0001.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin- Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City 304 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Moses Lake Area and Upper Columbia Basin. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 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... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. 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. && $$ IDZ002-003-WAZ032-036-290000- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse- Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Spokane Area- Including the cities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford 304 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Washington, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties and Spokane Area. In Idaho, Idaho Palouse and Coeur d'Alene Area. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * Additional Details: Best potential for strongest winds of up to 65 mph will be in the late afternoon and early evening hours on Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ001-004-026-027-290000- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Northern Panhandle-Central Panhandle Mountains-Lewiston Area- Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties- Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport, Kellogg, St Maries, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, and Winchester 304 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties, Lewiston Area, Northern Panhandle and Central Panhandle Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ WAZ041-044-290000- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere, Waterville, and Mansfield 304 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Wenatchee Area and Waterville Plateau. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ037-038-290000- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0007.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Northeast Mountains-Okanogan Highlands- Including the cities of Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, Kettle Falls, Republic, Inchelium, and Wauconda 304 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Okanogan Highlands and Northeast Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ WAZ042-043-290000- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0007.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ East Slopes Northern Cascades-Okanogan Valley- Including the cities of Leavenworth, Mazama, Twisp, Winthrop, Stehekin, Conconully, Omak, Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport, Oroville, and Nespelem 304 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...East Slopes Northern Cascades and Okanogan Valley. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
547 WWUS76 KOTX 281854 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 1154 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 WAZ033-290700- /O.EXT.KOTX.DU.Y.0001.210328T1854Z-210329T1200Z/ /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Washington Palouse- Including the cities of Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, and Uniontown 1154 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected west of Highway 195. * WHERE...Washington Palouse. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility west of Highway 195. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * Additional Details: Best potential for strongest winds of up to 65 mph will be in the late afternoon and early evening hours on Sunday. A local burst of 70 mph or more is possible with the cold front. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. 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. && $$ WAZ034-035-290700- /O.EXT.KOTX.DU.Y.0001.210328T1854Z-210329T1200Z/ /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin- Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City 1154 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Moses Lake Area and Upper Columbia Basin. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Travel is discouraged. && $$ WAZ044-290700- /O.EXB.KOTX.DU.Y.0001.210328T1854Z-210329T1200Z/ /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Waterville and Mansfield 1154 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust or ash expected. * WHERE...Waterville Plateau. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Travel is discouraged. && $$ IDZ002-003-WAZ032-036-290700- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse- Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Spokane Area- Including the cities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford 1154 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Washington, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties and Spokane Area. In Idaho, Idaho Palouse and Coeur d'Alene Area. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * Additional Details: Best potential for strongest winds of up to 65 mph will be in the late afternoon and early evening hours on Sunday. A brief local burst to 70 mph is possible with the cold front. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ001-004-026-027-290700- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Northern Panhandle-Central Panhandle Mountains-Lewiston Area- Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties- Including the cities of Sandpoint, Rathdrum, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Eastport, Kellogg, St Maries, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, Mullan, Lewiston, Lapwai, Peck, Culdesac, Gifford, Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, and Winchester 1154 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties, Lewiston Area, Northern Panhandle and Central Panhandle Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ WAZ041-290700- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Wenatchee Area- Including the cities of Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, and Cashmere 1154 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Wenatchee Area and Waterville Plateau. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ043-290700- /O.EXB.KOTX.DU.Y.0001.210328T1854Z-210329T1200Z/ /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0007.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Okanogan Valley- Including the cities of Omak, Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport, Oroville, and Nespelem 1154 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust or ash is expected. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Okanogan Valley. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Travel is discouraged. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ037-038-290700- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0007.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Northeast Mountains-Okanogan Highlands- Including the cities of Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, Kettle Falls, Republic, Inchelium, and Wauconda 1154 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Okanogan Highlands and Northeast Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ042-290700- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0007.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ East Slopes Northern Cascades- Including the cities of Leavenworth, Mazama, Twisp, Winthrop, Stehekin, and Conconully 1154 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...East Slopes Northern Cascades and Okanogan Valley. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$
591 WWUS76 KOTX 290520 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 1020 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 WAZ033>035-044-290630- /O.CAN.KOTX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/ /O.CAN.KOTX.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/ Washington Palouse-Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin- Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Waterville, and Mansfield 1020 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat of strong winds and widespread blowing dust has ended for the night. Wind gusts to 40 mph will still be possible through the remainder of the night. $$ IDZ001>004-026-027-WAZ032-036-041-290630- /O.CAN.KOTX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/ Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse- Central Panhandle Mountains-Lewiston Area- Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties- Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Spokane Area-Wenatchee Area- 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, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, Rockford, Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, and Cashmere 1020 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat of strong winds has ended for the night...however localized wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will still be possible through midnight. $$ WAZ043-290630- /O.CAN.KOTX.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/ /O.CAN.KOTX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/ Okanogan Valley- Including the cities of Omak, Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport, Oroville, and Nespelem 1020 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat of strong winds and widespread blowing dust has ended for the night. $$ WAZ037-038-042-290630- /O.CAN.KOTX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/ Northeast Mountains-Okanogan Highlands- East Slopes Northern Cascades- Including the cities of Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, Kettle Falls, Republic, Inchelium, Wauconda, Leavenworth, Mazama, Twisp, Winthrop, Stehekin, and Conconully 1020 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat of strong winds has ended for the night. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Spokane, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 3:03 PM PDT | Wind Advisory | OTX | Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Lewis, Nez Perce | 31 hr |
| Mar 27, 8:58 AM PDT | Winter Weather Advisory | OTX | 17 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.