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Wind Advisory 29, NWS Pendleton, OR

November 14, 20219 counties in Oregon; 7 counties in Washington

NWS Pendleton, OR issued this wind advisory at Nov 14, 2021, 12:51 PM PST for 9 counties in Oregon; 7 counties in Washington. It took effect at Nov 15, 2021, 11:00 AM PST. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 14, 2021, 12:51 PM PST (20:51 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 15, 2021, 11:00 AM PST
Expired
Nov 15, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Pendleton, OR

Counties Crook County, OR, Deschutes County, OR, Gilliam County, OR, Jefferson County, OR, Morrow County, OR, Sherman County, OR, Umatilla County, OR, Wasco County, OR, Wheeler County, OR, Benton County, WA, Columbia County, WA, Franklin County, WA, Kittitas County, WA, Klickitat County, WA, Walla Walla County, WA, Yakima County, WA

The radar

The Pendleton radar (KPDT), 91 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:57 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

Salem/Mcnary, OR (KSLE), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 245 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 2021-11-14Temperature 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 2021-11-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 256 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
597 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
256 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
292 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

744 
WWUS76 KPDT 142051
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1251 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

ORZ510-511-150700-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.211115T1900Z-211116T0300Z/
North Central Oregon-Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Dufur, Maupin, Moro, Bend, Madras, 
Prineville, and Redmond
1251 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...North Central Oregon and Central Oregon.

* WHEN...From 11 AM 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.

&&

$$

ORZ041-044-507-508-WAZ024-028-029-521-150700-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.211115T2100Z-211116T0600Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, 
Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, 
White Salmon, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
Walla Walla, Goldendale, and Bickleton
1251 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of 
  Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington, Foothills of 
  the Blue Mountains of Washington and Simcoe Highlands. In 
  Oregon, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, Lower Columbia 
  Basin of Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of 
  Oregon and Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 10 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/Pendleton
4 follow-up statements
088 
WWUS76 KPDT 150343
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
743 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

ORZ510-511-151500-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.211115T1900Z-211116T0300Z/
North Central Oregon-Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Dufur, Maupin, Moro, Bend, Madras, 
Prineville, and Redmond
743 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...North Central Oregon and Central Oregon.

* WHEN...From 11 AM 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.

&&

$$

ORZ041-044-507-508-WAZ024-028-029-521-151500-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.211115T2100Z-211116T0600Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, 
Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, 
White Salmon, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
Walla Walla, Goldendale, and Bickleton
743 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of 
  Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington, Foothills of 
  the Blue Mountains of Washington and Simcoe Highlands. In 
  Oregon, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, Lower Columbia 
  Basin of Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of 
  Oregon and Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 10 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/Pendleton
769 
WWUS76 KPDT 151201
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
401 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

WAZ026-027-160300-
/O.EXA.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.211115T2100Z-211116T0600Z/
Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley-
Including the cities of Ellensburg, Thorp, Naches, Sunnyside, 
Toppenish, and Yakima
401 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ORZ510-511-160300-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.211115T1900Z-211116T0300Z/
North Central Oregon-Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Dufur, Maupin, Moro, Bend, Madras, 
Prineville, and Redmond
401 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Central Oregon and North Central Oregon.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ORZ041-044-507-508-WAZ024-028-029-521-160300-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.211115T2100Z-211116T0600Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, 
Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, 
White Salmon, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
Walla Walla, Goldendale, and Bickleton
401 AM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington, 
  Simcoe Highlands, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of 
  Washington and Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington. In 
  Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 
  Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Eastern Columbia River Gorge 
  of Oregon and Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of 
  Oregon.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 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.

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
121 
WWUS76 KPDT 160244
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
644 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

ORZ510-511-160345-
/O.EXP.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-211116T0300Z/
North Central Oregon-Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Dufur, Maupin, Moro, Bend, Madras, 
Prineville, and Redmond
644 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds are diminishing at this time, and are not expected to be at
Wind Advisory criteria anymore. Therefore the Wind Advisory will
expire at 7 PM PST. However, it will remain breezy to windy 
through Tuesday.

$$

ORZ041-044-507-508-WAZ024-026>029-521-160600-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-211116T0600Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Kittitas Valley-
Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, 
Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, 
White Salmon, Ellensburg, Thorp, Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, 
Yakima, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
Walla Walla, Goldendale, and Bickleton
644 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington, 
  Simcoe Highlands, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of 
  Washington and Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington. In 
  Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 
  Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Eastern Columbia River Gorge 
  of Oregon and Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of 
  Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

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
337 
WWUS76 KPDT 160537
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
937 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

ORZ041-044-507-508-WAZ024-026>029-521-160645-
/O.EXP.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-211116T0600Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Kittitas Valley-
Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, 
Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, 
White Salmon, Ellensburg, Thorp, Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, 
Yakima, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
Walla Walla, Goldendale, and Bickleton
937 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The winds have diminished, and Wind Advisory wind speeds are no 
longer expected. Therefore the Wind Advisory will expire at 10 
PM PST. However, there may still be isolated spots, mainly on 
mountain ridge tops, where winds may gust to near Wind Advisory 
speeds for brief periods of time for the rest of this evening.
Winds will continue to diminish overnight, but breezy winds are 
expected again at most locations on Tuesday.

$$

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

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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.