Alert archive / Washington / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 3, NWS Spokane, WA
NWS Spokane, WA issued this high wind watch at Mar 26, 2021, 2:37 PM PDT for 9 counties in Washington; 4 counties in Idaho. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 26, 2021, 2:37 PM PDT (21:37 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 28, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Mar 27, 2021, 3:03 PM PDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Spokane, WA
Counties Benewah County, ID, Kootenai County, ID, Latah County, ID, Shoshone 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), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Spokane, WA (KOTX), launched 12:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 117 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
- 1911 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 65 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 30 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 161 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
944 WWUS76 KOTX 262137 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 237 PM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021 IDZ002-003-WAZ032-033-035-036-271400- /O.NEW.KOTX.HW.A.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse- 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, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford 237 PM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In Washington, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, Washington Palouse, Upper Columbia Basin and Spokane Area. In Idaho, Coeur d'Alene Area and Idaho Palouse. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Low visibilty from blowing dust is possible across the Columbia Basin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ IDZ004-271400- /O.NEW.KOTX.HW.A.0003.210329T0300Z-210329T1200Z/ Central Panhandle Mountains- Including the cities of Kellogg, St Maries, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, and Mullan 237 PM PDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Panhandle Mountains. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
2 follow-up statements
554 WWUS76 KOTX 271152 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 452 AM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 IDZ004-280100- /O.EXT.KOTX.HW.A.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Central Panhandle Mountains- Including the cities of Kellogg, St Maries, Pinehurst, Osburn, Wallace, and Mullan 452 AM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Panhandle Mountains. * WHEN...From late Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ IDZ002-003-WAZ032-033-035-036-280100- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.A.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse- Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area- Including the cities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford 452 AM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In Washington, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, Washington Palouse, Upper Columbia Basin and Spokane Area. In Idaho, Coeur d'Alene Area and Idaho Palouse. * WHEN...From late Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Low visibility from blowing dust is also expected across the Columbia Basin including southwestern Lincoln, Adams, and Grant Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
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. && $$ WAZ034-280615- /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0007.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Moses Lake Area- Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, and Quincy 303 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Moses Lake Area. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing dust is expected with localized near zero visibility at times near worked fields. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel in the late afternoon and early evening is not recommended as blowing dust may result in a sudden drop of visibility resulting dangerous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.