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Wind Advisory 15, NWS Spokane, WA
NWS Spokane, WA issued this wind advisory at Nov 13, 2021, 9:10 PM PST for 12 counties in Washington. It took effect at Nov 14, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 8 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 13, 2021, 9:10 PM PST (05:10 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 14, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Nov 14, 2021, 6:10 PM PST
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Spokane, WA
Counties Adams County, WA, Asotin County, WA, Douglas County, WA, Ferry 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), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:10 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 00:00Z, 5.2 hours before the alert went out and 141 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
- 1480 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 82 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 203 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 407 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
784 WWUS76 KOTX 140510 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 910 PM PST Sat Nov 13 2021 WAZ033-035>037-141315- /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0015.211114T1800Z-211115T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KOTX.HW.A.0004.211115T2100Z-211116T0600Z/ Washington Palouse-Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area-Northeast Mountains- Including the cities of Colfax, Chewelah, Elk, Cheney, Odessa, Ralston, Colville, Arden, Newman Lake, Clayton, Uniontown, Oakesdale, Kettle Falls, Rockford, Rosalia, Coulee City, Spokane, Creston, Tekoa, Electric City, Wilbur, La Crosse, Lamona, Newport, Harrington, Davenport, Grand Coulee, Stratford, Orin, Deer Park, Pullman, Ritzville, and Coulee Dam 910 PM PST Sat Nov 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. Local gusts nearing 60 mph potential late Monday afternoon and evening. * WHERE...Colfax, Chewelah, Elk, Cheney, Odessa, Ralston, Colville, Arden, Newman Lake, Clayton, Uniontown, Oakesdale, Kettle Falls, Rockford, Rosalia, Coulee City, Spokane, Creston, Tekoa, Electric City, Wilbur, La Crosse, Lamona, Newport, Harrington, Davenport, Grand Coulee, Stratford, Orin, Deer Park, Pullman, Ritzville, and Coulee Dam. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM PST Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WAZ032-034-038-141315- /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0015.211114T1800Z-211115T0300Z/ Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Moses Lake Area-Okanogan Highlands- Including the cities of Republic, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Winchester, Danville, Curlew, Molson, Clarkston Heights, Malo, Othello, Chesaw, Wauconda, Ephrata, Inchelium, Moses Lake, and Quincy 910 PM PST Sat Nov 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Clarkston, Pomeroy, Winchester, Danville, Curlew, Molson, Clarkston Heights, Malo, Othello, Chesaw, Wauconda, Ephrata, Inchelium, Moses Lake, and Quincy. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ001>004-141315- /O.NEW.KOTX.HW.A.0004.211115T2100Z-211116T0600Z/ Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-Central Panhandle Mountains- Including the cities of Porthill, Wallace, Osburn, Worley, Hayden, Rathdrum, Medimont, Naples, Coolin, Eastport, Moscow, Bonners Ferry, Kellogg, Santa, Coeur d'Alene, Mullan, Sandpoint, Coeur D'alene, Cataldo, Post Falls, St. Maries, Priest River, Potlatch, Plummer, Genesee, St. Joe, Emida, and Pinehurst 910 PM PST Sat Nov 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. * WHERE...Porthill, Wallace, Osburn, Worley, Hayden, Rathdrum, Medimont, Naples, Coolin, Eastport, Moscow, Bonners Ferry, Kellogg, Santa, Coeur d'Alene, Mullan, Sandpoint, Coeur D'alene, Cataldo, Post Falls, St. Maries, Priest River, Potlatch, Plummer, Genesee, St. Joe, Emida, and Pinehurst. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * 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. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ TC
3 follow-up statements
116 WWUS76 KOTX 141216 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 416 AM PST Sun Nov 14 2021 WAZ033-035>037-150515- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0015.211114T1800Z-211115T0300Z/ /O.CON.KOTX.HW.A.0004.211115T2100Z-211116T0600Z/ Washington Palouse-Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area-Northeast Mountains- Including the cities of Colfax, Chewelah, Elk, Cheney, Odessa, Ralston, Colville, Arden, Newman Lake, Clayton, Uniontown, Oakesdale, Kettle Falls, Rockford, Rosalia, Coulee City, Spokane, Creston, Tekoa, Electric City, Wilbur, La Crosse, Lamona, Newport, Harrington, Davenport, Grand Coulee, Stratford, Orin, Deer Park, Pullman, Ritzville, and Coulee Dam 416 AM PST Sun Nov 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. Local gusts nearing 60 mph potential late Monday afternoon and evening. * WHERE...Colfax, Chewelah, Elk, Cheney, Odessa, Ralston, Colville, Arden, Newman Lake, Clayton, Uniontown, Oakesdale, Kettle Falls, Rockford, Rosalia, Coulee City, Spokane, Creston, Tekoa, Electric City, Wilbur, La Crosse, Lamona, Newport, Harrington, Davenport, Grand Coulee, Stratford, Orin, Deer Park, Pullman, Ritzville, and Coulee Dam. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WAZ032-034-038-150300- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0015.211114T1800Z-211115T0300Z/ Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Moses Lake Area-Okanogan Highlands- Including the cities of Republic, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Winchester, Danville, Curlew, Molson, Clarkston Heights, Malo, Othello, Chesaw, Wauconda, Ephrata, Inchelium, Moses Lake, and Quincy 416 AM PST Sun Nov 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Republic, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Winchester, Danville, Curlew, Molson, Clarkston Heights, Malo, Othello, Chesaw, Wauconda, Ephrata, Inchelium, Moses Lake, and Quincy. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ001>004-150515- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.A.0004.211115T2100Z-211116T0600Z/ Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-Central Panhandle Mountains- Including the cities of Porthill, Wallace, Osburn, Worley, Hayden, Rathdrum, Medimont, Naples, Coolin, Eastport, Moscow, Bonners Ferry, Kellogg, Santa, Coeur d'Alene, Mullan, Sandpoint, Coeur D'alene, Cataldo, Post Falls, St. Maries, Priest River, Potlatch, Plummer, Genesee, St. Joe, Emida, and Pinehurst 416 AM PST Sun Nov 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. Local gusts nearing 60 mph potential late Monday afternoon and evening. * WHERE...Porthill, Wallace, Osburn, Worley, Hayden, Rathdrum, Medimont, Naples, Coolin, Eastport, Moscow, Bonners Ferry, Kellogg, Santa, Coeur d'Alene, Mullan, Sandpoint, Coeur D'alene, Cataldo, Post Falls, St. Maries, Priest River, Potlatch, Plummer, Genesee, St. Joe, Emida, and Pinehurst. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ CD
216 WWUS76 KOTX 142345 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 345 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021 WAZ033-035>037-150745- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211115T0300Z/ /O.CON.KOTX.HW.A.0004.211115T2100Z-211116T0600Z/ Washington Palouse-Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area-Northeast Mountains- Including the cities of Colfax, Chewelah, Elk, Cheney, Odessa, Ralston, Colville, Arden, Newman Lake, Clayton, Uniontown, Oakesdale, Kettle Falls, Rockford, Rosalia, Coulee City, Spokane, Creston, Tekoa, Electric City, Wilbur, La Crosse, Lamona, Newport, Harrington, Davenport, Grand Coulee, Stratford, Orin, Deer Park, Pullman, Ritzville, and Coulee Dam 345 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. Local gusts nearing 60 mph potential late Monday afternoon and evening. * WHERE...Colfax, Chewelah, Elk, Cheney, Odessa, Ralston, Colville, Arden, Newman Lake, Clayton, Uniontown, Oakesdale, Kettle Falls, Rockford, Rosalia, Coulee City, Spokane, Creston, Tekoa, Electric City, Wilbur, La Crosse, Lamona, Newport, Harrington, Davenport, Grand Coulee, Stratford, Orin, Deer Park, Pullman, Ritzville, and Coulee Dam. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM PST this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WAZ032-034-038-150300- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211115T0300Z/ Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Moses Lake Area-Okanogan Highlands- Including the cities of Republic, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Winchester, Danville, Curlew, Molson, Clarkston Heights, Malo, Othello, Chesaw, Wauconda, Ephrata, Inchelium, Moses Lake, and Quincy 345 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Republic, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Winchester, Danville, Curlew, Molson, Clarkston Heights, Malo, Othello, Chesaw, Wauconda, Ephrata, Inchelium, Moses Lake, and Quincy. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ001>004-150745- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.A.0004.211115T2100Z-211116T0600Z/ Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-Central Panhandle Mountains- Including the cities of Porthill, Wallace, Osburn, Worley, Hayden, Rathdrum, Medimont, Naples, Coolin, Eastport, Moscow, Bonners Ferry, Kellogg, Santa, Coeur d'Alene, Mullan, Sandpoint, Coeur D'alene, Cataldo, Post Falls, St. Maries, Priest River, Potlatch, Plummer, Genesee, St. Joe, Emida, and Pinehurst 345 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Porthill, Wallace, Osburn, Worley, Hayden, Rathdrum, Medimont, Naples, Coolin, Eastport, Moscow, Bonners Ferry, Kellogg, Santa, Coeur d'Alene, Mullan, Sandpoint, Coeur D'alene, Cataldo, Post Falls, St. Maries, Fernwood, Priest River, Potlatch, Plummer, Genesee, St. Joe, Emida, and Pinehurst. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * 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. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ OTX
926 WWUS76 KOTX 150210 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 610 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021 WAZ033-035>037-151015- /O.CAN.KOTX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211115T0300Z/ /O.CON.KOTX.HW.A.0004.211115T2100Z-211116T0600Z/ Washington Palouse-Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area-Northeast Mountains- Including the cities of Colfax, Chewelah, Elk, Cheney, Odessa, Ralston, Colville, Arden, Newman Lake, Clayton, Uniontown, Oakesdale, Kettle Falls, Rockford, Rosalia, Coulee City, Spokane, Creston, Tekoa, Electric City, Wilbur, La Crosse, Lamona, Newport, Harrington, Davenport, Grand Coulee, Stratford, Orin, Deer Park, Pullman, Ritzville, and Coulee Dam 610 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Colfax, Chewelah, Elk, Cheney, Odessa, Ralston, Colville, Arden, Newman Lake, Clayton, Uniontown, Oakesdale, Kettle Falls, Rockford, Rosalia, Coulee City, Spokane, Creston, Tekoa, Electric City, Wilbur, La Crosse, Lamona, Newport, Harrington, Davenport, Grand Coulee, Stratford, Orin, Deer Park, Pullman, Ritzville, and Coulee Dam. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will move across the Inland northwest. Winds will become stronger and gustier ahead, along and just behind the front. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ WAZ032-034-038-150315- /O.CAN.KOTX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211115T0300Z/ Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Moses Lake Area-Okanogan Highlands- Including the cities of Republic, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Winchester, Danville, Curlew, Molson, Clarkston Heights, Malo, Othello, Chesaw, Wauconda, Ephrata, Inchelium, Moses Lake, and Quincy 610 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended for Sunday but winds will become strong again Monday. $$ IDZ001>004-151015- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.A.0004.211115T2100Z-211116T0600Z/ Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-Central Panhandle Mountains- Including the cities of Porthill, Wallace, Osburn, Worley, Hayden, Rathdrum, Medimont, Naples, Coolin, Eastport, Moscow, Bonners Ferry, Kellogg, Santa, Coeur d'Alene, Mullan, Sandpoint, Coeur D'alene, Cataldo, Post Falls, St. Maries, Priest River, Potlatch, Plummer, Genesee, St. Joe, Emida, and Pinehurst 610 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Porthill, Wallace, Osburn, Worley, Hayden, Rathdrum, Medimont, Naples, Coolin, Eastport, Moscow, Bonners Ferry, Kellogg, Santa, Coeur d'Alene, Mullan, Sandpoint, Coeur D'alene, Cataldo, Post Falls, St. Maries, Priest River, Potlatch, Plummer, Genesee, St. Joe, Emida, and Pinehurst. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ TC
The office that day
Everything else NWS Spokane, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 9:10 PM PST | High Wind Watch | OTX | Adams, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille and 3 more | 24 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.