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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this high wind warning at Jan 1, 2021, 2:56 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 2, 2021, 7:00 AM PST. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 1, 2021, 2:56 PM PST (22:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 2, 2021, 7:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 2, 2021, 6:00 PM PST
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Seattle, WA
The text
As transmitted.
825 WWUS76 KSEW 012256 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 256 PM PST Fri Jan 1 2021 WAZ516-517-020700- /O.UPG.KSEW.HW.A.0001.210102T1500Z-210103T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0001.210102T1500Z-210103T0600Z/ /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210102T0300Z/ North Coast-Central Coast- Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam 256 PM PST Fri Jan 1 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ001-503-506-510-020700- /O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0001.210102T1500Z-210103T0300Z/ /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210102T0300Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, and Port Townsend 256 PM PST Fri Jan 1 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 7 PM PST this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ504-507-509-511-558-559-020700- /O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0001.210102T1800Z-210103T0300Z/ Southwest Interior-Everett and Vicinity-Tacoma Area- Hood Canal Area-Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville, Tacoma, Shelton, Seattle, Bremerton, and Silverdale 256 PM PST Fri Jan 1 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Strongest winds expected to be near the water. * WHERE...Southwest Interior, Everett and Vicinity, Tacoma Area, Hood Canal Area, Seattle and Vicinity and Bremerton and Vicinity. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Saturday. * 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. && $$
4 follow-up statements
115 WWUS76 KSEW 020308 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 708 PM PST Fri Jan 1 2021 WAZ516-517-021245- /O.EXP.KSEW.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210102T0300Z/ /O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0001.210102T1500Z-210103T0600Z/ North Coast-Central Coast- Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam 708 PM PST Fri Jan 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY HAS ENDED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected on Saturday. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast. * WHEN...7 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ001-503-506-510-021245- /O.EXP.KSEW.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210102T0300Z/ /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0001.210102T1500Z-210103T0300Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, and Port Townsend 708 PM PST Fri Jan 1 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY HAS ENDED... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected on Saturday. * WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area. * WHEN...7 AM to 7 PM PST Saturday. * 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. && $$ WAZ504-507-509-511-558-559-021245- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0001.210102T1800Z-210103T0300Z/ Southwest Interior-Everett and Vicinity-Tacoma Area- Hood Canal Area-Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville, Tacoma, Shelton, Seattle, Bremerton, and Silverdale 708 PM PST Fri Jan 1 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Strongest winds expected to be near the water. * WHERE...Southwest Interior, Everett and Vicinity, Tacoma Area, Hood Canal Area, Seattle and Vicinity and Bremerton and Vicinity. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
456 WWUS76 KSEW 021131 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 331 AM PST Sat Jan 2 2021 WAZ516-517-022115- /O.EXT.KSEW.HW.W.0001.210102T1500Z-210103T0200Z/ North Coast-Central Coast- Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam 331 AM PST Sat Jan 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ001-503-506-510-022115- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0001.210102T1500Z-210103T0300Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, and Port Townsend 331 AM PST Sat Jan 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected on Saturday. * WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ504-507-509-511-558-559-022115- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0001.210102T1800Z-210103T0300Z/ Southwest Interior-Everett and Vicinity-Tacoma Area- Hood Canal Area-Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville, Tacoma, Shelton, Seattle, Bremerton, and Silverdale 331 AM PST Sat Jan 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Strongest winds expected to be near the water. * WHERE...Southwest Interior, Everett and Vicinity, Tacoma Area, Hood Canal Area, Seattle and Vicinity and Bremerton and Vicinity. * WHEN...From 10 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. && $$
644 WWUS76 KSEW 021844 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 1044 AM PST Sat Jan 2 2021 WAZ516-517-030200- /O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0200Z/ North Coast-Central Coast- Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam 1044 AM PST Sat Jan 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ001-503-506-510-030245- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0300Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, and Port Townsend 1044 AM PST Sat Jan 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$ WAZ504-507-509-511-558-559-030245- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0300Z/ Southwest Interior-Everett and Vicinity-Tacoma Area- Hood Canal Area-Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville, Tacoma, Shelton, Seattle, Bremerton, and Silverdale 1044 AM PST Sat Jan 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Strongest winds expected to be near the water. * WHERE...Tacoma Area, Hood Canal Area, Everett and Vicinity, Southwest Interior, Seattle and Vicinity and Bremerton and Vicinity. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
985 WWUS76 KSEW 022248 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 248 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021 WAZ516-517-030200- /O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0200Z/ North Coast-Central Coast- Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam 248 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ001-503-506-510-030300- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0300Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, and Port Townsend 248 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ504-507-509-511-558-559-030300- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0300Z/ Southwest Interior-Everett and Vicinity-Tacoma Area- Hood Canal Area-Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville, Tacoma, Shelton, Seattle, Bremerton, and Silverdale 248 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Strongest winds expected to be near the water. * WHERE...Tacoma Area, Hood Canal Area, Everett and Vicinity, Southwest Interior, Seattle and Vicinity and Bremerton and Vicinity. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2:44 AM PST | Gale Watch | SEW | 12 hr | |
| Jan 1, 2:44 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 24 hr | |
| Jan 1, 2:44 AM PST | Storm Watch | SEW | 12 hr | |
| Jan 1, 2:46 AM PST | High Wind Watch | SEW | 12 hr | |
| Jan 1, 11:58 AM PST | Flood Watch | SEW | Clallam, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap and 8 more | 50 hr |
| Jan 1, 2:46 PM PST | Gale Warning | SEW | 30 hr | |
| Jan 1, 2:49 PM PST | High Surf Advisory | SEW | 49 hr | |
| Jan 1, 2:56 PM PST | Wind Advisory | SEW | San Juan | 28 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.