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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Pendleton, OR

June 19, 2021Kittitas County, Yakima County, Washington

NWS Pendleton, OR issued this wind advisory at Jun 19, 2021, 9:30 AM PDT for Kittitas County, Yakima County, Washington. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 19, 2021, 9:30 AM PDT (16:30 UTC)
Expired
Jun 19, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Pendleton, OR

Counties Kittitas County, WA, Yakima County, WA

The radar

The Pendleton radar (KPDT), 188 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

Salem/Mcnary, OR (KSLE), launched 12:00Z, 4.5 hours before the alert went out and 273 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, Salem/Mcnary, OR at 12:00Z on 2021-06-19Temperature 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, Salem/Mcnary, OR at 12:00Z on 2021-06-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -26 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1166 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
15 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-26 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-12 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

084 
WWUS76 KPDT 191630
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
930 AM PDT Sat Jun 19 2021

WAZ026-200300-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0021.210619T1630Z-210620T0300Z/
Kittitas Valley-
Including the cities of Ellensburg and Thorp
930 AM PDT Sat Jun 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 50 
  mph.

* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT 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...Drivers along Interstate 90 through the
  Kittitas Valley should be prepared for sudden and strong wind
  gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/Pendleton
2 follow-up statements
207 
WWUS76 KPDT 192042
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
142 PM PDT Sat Jun 19 2021

...ELEVATED HEAT RISK MONDAY...

.The combination of well above seasonable highs Monday in tandem 
with mild lows will pose an elevated heat risk for the eastern
Gorge into the Columbia Basin, especially for those groups 
sensitive to heat. Mild lows in the morning will be followed by 
highs around 20 degrees above normal, around 100 degrees. There is
potential for another day of heat Tuesday across the Basin, 
however, lower confidence exists.

ORZ041-044-WAZ024-028-200400-
/O.NEW.KPDT.HT.Y.0002.210621T1900Z-210622T0400Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, 
Hermiston, Ione, White Salmon, Connell, Prosser, and Tri-Cities
142 PM PDT Sat Jun 19 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures between 98 to 102 expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington and Oregon.
  Lower Columbia Basin of Washington and Oregon.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is potential for another hot day in
  parts of the Lower Columbia Basin Tuesday that could pose a 
  risk to heat sensitive groups.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

WAZ026-200300-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210620T0300Z/
Kittitas Valley-
Including the cities of Ellensburg and Thorp
142 PM PDT Sat Jun 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 50 
  mph.

* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT 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...Drivers along Interstate 90 through the
  Kittitas Valley should be prepared for sudden and strong wind
  gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/Pendleton
663 
WWUS76 KPDT 200249
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
749 PM PDT Sat Jun 19 2021

WAZ026-200400-
/O.EXP.KPDT.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210620T0300Z/
Kittitas Valley-
Including the cities of Ellensburg and Thorp
749 PM PDT Sat Jun 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Although wind gusts to 35 mph remain possible this evening...the 
threat for advisory level winds had decreased and the wind 
advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

ORZ041-044-WAZ024-028-201800-
/O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0002.210621T1900Z-210622T0400Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, 
Hermiston, Ione, White Salmon, Connell, Prosser, and Tri-Cities
749 PM PDT Sat Jun 19 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures between 98 to 102.

* WHERE...In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin and Eastern Columbia
  River Gorge. In Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin and Eastern
  Columbia River Gorge.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another hot day is possible in parts of 
  the Lower Columbia Basin Tuesday that could pose a risk to heat 
  sensitive groups.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/Pendleton

The office that day

Everything else NWS Pendleton, OR issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 19, 1:42 PM PDTHeat AdvisoryPDTBenton, Franklin, Klickitat, Walla Walla55 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.