Alert archive / Washington / Wind Advisories in 2021
Wind Advisory 4, NWS Spokane, WA
NWS Spokane, WA issued this wind advisory at Feb 21, 2021, 5:32 AM PST for 10 counties in Washington; Benewah County, Kootenai County, Latah County, Idaho. It took effect at Feb 21, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 21, 2021, 5:32 AM PST (13:32 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 21, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Feb 22, 2021, 12:16 PM PST
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Spokane, WA
Counties Benewah County, ID, Kootenai County, ID, Latah 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), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:35 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, 1.5 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
- 717 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 54 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 196 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 272 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
048 WWUS76 KOTX 211332 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 532 AM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 WAZ032>036-044-220600- /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0004.210222T0600Z-210223T0300Z/ Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area- Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, Rockford, Waterville, and Mansfield 532 AM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, Washington Palouse, Moses Lake Area, Upper Columbia Basin, Spokane Area and Waterville Plateau. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM PST 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. && $$
5 follow-up statements
688 WWUS76 KOTX 211900 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 1100 AM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 WAZ041-042-220800- /O.EXB.KOTX.WI.Y.0004.210222T0900Z-210222T1600Z/ Wenatchee Area-East Slopes Northern Cascades- Including the cities of Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere, Leavenworth, Mazama, Twisp, Winthrop, Stehekin, and Conconully 1100 AM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Localized west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Wenatchee Area and East Slopes Northern Cascades along and south of Lake Chelan including the communities of Chelan and Entiat. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a chance of highly localized wind gusts of 60 mph or more. Winds of this magnitude are capable of producing significant tree damage, power outages, and damage to roof tops. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ002-003-220800- /O.EXA.KOTX.WI.Y.0004.210222T0600Z-210223T0300Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse- Including the cities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, and Genesee 1100 AM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Coeur d'Alene Area and Idaho Palouse. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gust potential is expected with the passage of the cold front late Monday afternoon into early Monday evening when the winds shift from southwest to the west. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ032-033-035-036-220800- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0004.210222T0600Z-210223T0300Z/ Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area- Including the cities of Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford 1100 AM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, Washington Palouse, Moses Lake Area, Upper Columbia Basin, Spokane Area and Waterville Plateau. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gust potential is expected with the passage of the cold front late Monday afternoon into early Monday evening when the winds shift from southwest to the west. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ034-044-220800- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0004.210222T0600Z-210223T0300Z/ Moses Lake Area-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Waterville, and Mansfield 1100 AM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Localized gusts of 50 mph or more Waterville Plateau. * WHERE...Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, Washington Palouse, Moses Lake Area, Upper Columbia Basin, Spokane Area and Waterville Plateau. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a chance of highly localized wind gusts of 60 mph or more on the Waterville Plateau Monday morning. Winds of this magnitude are capable of producing significant tree damage, power outages, and damage to roof tops. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
057 WWUS76 KOTX 220557 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 957 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 IDZ002-003-WAZ032-033-035-036-221900- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0004.210222T0600Z-210223T0300Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse- Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area- Including the cities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Worley, Moscow, Plummer, Potlatch, Genesee, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Pullman, Colfax, Rosalia, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Uniontown, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Coulee City, Spokane, Cheney, Davenport, and Rockford 957 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph expected, except gusts near 55 MPH Alpowa Summit area. * WHERE...Coeur d'Alene Area, Idaho Palouse, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, Washington Palouse, Upper Columbia Basin, Spokane area * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gust potential is expected with the passage of the cold front late Monday afternoon into early Monday evening when the winds shift from southwest to the west. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ034-044-221900- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0004.210222T0600Z-210223T0300Z/ Moses Lake Area-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Waterville, and Mansfield 957 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Localized gusts of 50 mph or more Waterville Plateau. * WHERE...Moses Lake Area, Waterville Plateau. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a chance of highly localized wind gusts of 60 mph or more on the Waterville Plateau Monday morning. Winds of this magnitude are capable of producing significant tree damage, power outages, and damage to roof tops. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ041-042-221600- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0004.210222T0900Z-210222T1600Z/ Wenatchee Area-East Slopes Northern Cascades- Including the cities of Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere, Leavenworth, Mazama, Twisp, Winthrop, Stehekin, and Conconully 957 PM PST Sun Feb 21 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Localized west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Wenatchee Area and East Slopes Northern Cascades along and south of Lake Chelan including the communities of Chelan and Entiat. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a chance of highly localized wind gusts of 60 mph or more. Winds of this magnitude are capable of producing significant tree damage, power outages, and damage to roof tops. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
291 WWUS76 KOTX 221241 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 441 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 IDZ002-003-WAZ032-033-035-036-230300- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210223T0300Z/ 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 441 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected, except gusts near 55 MPH Alpowa Summit area. * WHERE...Coeur d'Alene Area, Idaho Palouse, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, Washington Palouse, Upper Columbia Basin, Spokane area. * WHEN...Through 7 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gust potential is expected with the passage of the cold front late Monday afternoon into early Monday evening when the winds shift from southwest to the west. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ034-044-230300- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210223T0300Z/ Moses Lake Area-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Waterville, and Mansfield 441 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Localized gusts of 50 mph or more Waterville Plateau. * WHERE...Moses Lake Area, Waterville Plateau. * WHEN...Through 7 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a chance of highly localized wind gusts of 60 mph or more on the Waterville Plateau Monday morning. Winds of this magnitude are capable of producing significant tree damage, power outages, and damage to roof tops. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ041-042-221600- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210222T1600Z/ Wenatchee Area-East Slopes Northern Cascades- Including the cities of Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere, Leavenworth, Mazama, Twisp, Winthrop, Stehekin, and Conconully 441 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Localized west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Wenatchee Area and East Slopes Northern Cascades along and south of Lake Chelan including the communities of Chelan and Entiat. * WHEN...Through 8 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a chance of highly localized wind gusts of 60 mph or more. Winds of this magnitude are capable of producing significant tree damage, power outages, and damage to roof tops. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
484 WWUS76 KOTX 221601 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 801 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 WAZ041-042-221715- /O.EXP.KOTX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210222T1600Z/ Wenatchee Area-East Slopes Northern Cascades- Including the cities of Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere, Leavenworth, Mazama, Twisp, Winthrop, Stehekin, and Conconully 801 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED FOR THE WENATCHEE, CHELAN, ENTIAT AND LEAVENWORTH AREAS... Lowland wind gusts for the majority of the day are expected to be 35 mph or less in place like Wenatchee and Chelan. There will be a couple hours early this evening when gusts may increase to as high as 45 mph. $$ IDZ002-003-WAZ032-033-035-036-230000- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210223T0300Z/ 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 801 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * WHERE...Coeur d'Alene Area, Idaho Palouse, Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, Washington Palouse, Upper Columbia Basin, Spokane area. * WHEN...Through 7 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gust potential is expected with the passage of the cold front late Monday afternoon into early Monday evening when the winds shift from southwest to the west. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ034-044-230000- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210223T0300Z/ Moses Lake Area-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Waterville, and Mansfield 801 AM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Localized gusts of 50 mph or more Waterville Plateau. * WHERE...George, Vantage Bridge, Waterville Plateau. * WHEN...Through 7 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
570 WWUS76 KOTX 222016 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 1216 PM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 IDZ002-003-WAZ032-033-035-036-230700- /O.CAN.KOTX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210223T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0005.210223T0100Z-210223T0700Z/ 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 1216 PM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * 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 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South or southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph gusting up to 35 mph are expected this afternoon. Winds will increase this evening and become westerly with gusts up to 50 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ034-044-230700- /O.CAN.KOTX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210223T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0005.210223T0100Z-210223T0700Z/ Moses Lake Area-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Waterville, and Mansfield 1216 PM PST Mon Feb 22 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...George, near the Vantage Bridge and Waterville Plateau. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South or southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph gusting up to 30 mph are expected this afternoon. Winds will increase this evening and become westerly with gusts up to 45 mph.. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Spokane, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2:05 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | OTX | Benewah, Kootenai, Latah, Shoshone | 38 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.