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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Spokane, WA

January 12, 202112 counties in Washington; 8 counties in Idaho

NWS Spokane, WA issued this wind advisory at Jan 12, 2021, 5:23 AM PST for 12 counties in Washington; 8 counties in Idaho. It took effect at Jan 13, 2021, 2:00 AM PST. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 12, 2021, 5:23 AM PST (13:23 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, 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, Pend Oreille County, WA, Spokane County, WA, Stevens County, WA, Whitman County, WA

The radar

The Spokane radar (KOTX), 28 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Spokane, WA (KOTX), launched 12:00Z, 1.4 hours before the alert went out and 100 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 12:00Z on 2021-01-12Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-01-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 341 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
503 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
64 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
341 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
486 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

863 
WWUS76 KOTX 121323
NPWOTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
523 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

IDZ001>004-026-WAZ032-033-036-037-130100-
/O.UPG.KOTX.HW.A.0001.210113T1000Z-210114T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.210113T1000Z-210114T0300Z/
Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-
Central Panhandle Mountains-Lewiston Area-
Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse-
Spokane Area-Northeast Mountains-
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, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, 
La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Spokane, Cheney, 
Davenport, Rockford, Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, 
and Kettle Falls
523 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Washington, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, 
  Washington Palouse, Spokane Area and Northeast Mountains. In 
  Idaho, Northern Panhandle, Coeur d'Alene Area, Idaho Palouse, 
  Central Panhandle Mountains and Lewiston Area.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Tree limbs could be blown down and widespread power outages are
  possible. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Travel could 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
785 
WWUS76 KOTX 122135
NPWOTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
135 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

WAZ034-041-044-130800-
/O.EXB.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
135 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Moses Lake Area, Wenatchee Area and Waterville Plateau.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ035-130800-
/O.EXB.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.210113T1000Z-210114T0000Z/
Upper Columbia Basin-
Including the cities of Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, 
and Coulee City
135 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Upper Columbia Basin.

* WHEN...From 2 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.

&&

$$

IDZ027-130800-
/O.EXB.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.210113T1100Z-210113T1500Z/
Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties-
Including the cities of Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, 
and Winchester
135 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 7 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.

&&

$$

WAZ032-033-036-130800-
/O.EXT.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.210113T1000Z-210114T0000Z/
Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse-
Spokane Area-
Including the cities of Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, 
Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Spokane, Cheney,
Davenport, and Rockford
135 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Washington Palouse, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties 
  and Spokane Area.

* WHEN...From 2 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.

&&

$$

IDZ001>004-026-WAZ037-130800-
/O.EXT.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.210113T1100Z-210114T0000Z/
Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-
Central Panhandle Mountains-Lewiston Area-Northeast Mountains-
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, Colville, Deer Park, Chewelah, Newport, 
and Kettle Falls
135 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW 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, Lewiston 
  Area, Idaho Palouse, Coeur d'Alene Area, 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.

&&

$$
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.

&&

$$
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 12, 2:20 PM PSTAreal Flood AdvisoryOTXSpokane, Whitman30 hr

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Wind Advisories in Washington, 2021Wind Advisories in Idaho, 2021Every wind advisory 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.