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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Pendleton, OR

January 30, 20215 counties in Oregon; Columbia County, Walla Walla County, Washington

NWS Pendleton, OR issued this wind advisory at Jan 30, 2021, 11:59 AM PST for 5 counties in Oregon; Columbia County, Walla Walla County, Washington. It took effect at Jan 30, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 48 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 30, 2021, 11:59 AM PST (19:59 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 30, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 1, 2021, 10:28 PM PST
In force
48 hr
Issued by
NWS Pendleton, OR

Counties Gilliam County, OR, Morrow County, OR, Umatilla County, OR, Union County, OR, Wheeler County, OR, Columbia County, WA, Walla Walla County, WA

The radar

The Pendleton radar (KPDT), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:03 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, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 309 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 2021-01-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-01-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 79 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
525 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
23 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
79 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
90 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

030 
WWUS76 KPDT 301959
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1159 AM PST Sat Jan 30 2021

ORZ049-311500-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0006.210131T0800Z-210201T1200Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, and La Grande
1159 AM PST Sat Jan 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 12 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley. Strongest across Ladd and Pyles
  Canyons.

* WHEN...From 12 AM PST Sunday to 4 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...Stronger southerly winds expected to
  develop by this evening across Ladd and Pyles Canyons, then
  spreading out across all of the Grande Ronde Valley by Sunday 
  morning.

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
6 follow-up statements
650 
WWUS76 KPDT 310458
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
858 PM PST Sat Jan 30 2021

ORZ049-311500-
/O.EXT.KPDT.WI.Y.0006.210131T0600Z-210201T1200Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, and La Grande
858 PM PST Sat Jan 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley including Ladd and Pyles Canyons.

* WHEN...Until 4 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...The strongest winds will be felt during the
  overnight hours into the day on Sunday.

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
452 
WWUS76 KPDT 310814
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1214 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

ORZ507-508-WAZ029-312300-
/O.EXB.KPDT.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210131T2300Z/
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, 
Fossil, Dayton, Waitsburg, and Walla Walla
1214 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 
  55 mph.

* WHERE...In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of 
  Washington. In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue 
  Mountains of Oregon and Foothills of the Southern Blue 
  Mountains of Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase through the morning and
  peak around late morning to midday then decrease in the  
  afternoon. The strongest winds will be along the base of the 
  Blue Mountains. Breezy to windy conditions are expected to 
  continue through Monday and further advisories may be needed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ORZ049-312300-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210201T1200Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, and La Grande
1214 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected
  across the southern portion of the Grande Ronde Valley.

* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM 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
843 
WWUS76 KPDT 312049
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1249 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

ORZ049-011500-
/O.EXT.KPDT.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210202T0300Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, and La Grande
1249 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley. Strongest winds across Ladd and
  Pyles Canyons.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

ORZ507-508-WAZ029-011500-
/O.EXT.KPDT.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210202T0300Z/
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, 
Fossil, Dayton, Waitsburg, and Walla Walla
1249 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 
  50 mph.

* WHERE...In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of 
  Washington. In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue 
  Mountains of Oregon and Foothills of the Southern Blue 
  Mountains of Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 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 winds will be at the base of
  the Blue Mountains.

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
920 
WWUS76 KPDT 010437
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
837 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

ORZ049-012000-
/O.EXT.KPDT.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, and La Grande
837 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 TO 50 mph.

* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley. Strongest winds will occur across
  Ladd and Pyles Canyons.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ507-508-WAZ029-012000-
/O.EXT.KPDT.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, 
Fossil, Dayton, Waitsburg, and Walla Walla
837 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph.

* WHERE...In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of
  Washington. In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains
  of Oregon and Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of
  Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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 wind gusts will occur at the
  base of the Blue Mountains.

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
842 
WWUS76 KPDT 011609
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
809 AM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

ORZ049-020700-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, and La Grande
809 AM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley. Strongest winds will occur across 
  Ladd and Pyles Canyons.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ507-508-WAZ029-020700-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Heppner, Condon, 
Fossil, Dayton, Waitsburg, and Walla Walla
809 AM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph.

* WHERE...In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of 
  Washington. In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue 
  Mountains of Oregon and Foothills of the Southern Blue 
  Mountains of Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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
423 
WWUS76 KPDT 020628
NPWPDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1028 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

ORZ049-507-508-WAZ029-020730-
/O.CAN.KPDT.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
1028 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds may remain gusty for a few more hours, especially in the
Blue Mountain Foothills of Washington. However, wind advisory
criteria are no longer expected.


$$

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
Jan 30, 4:53 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryPDT65 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.