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High Wind Warning 10, NWS Seattle, WA

December 26, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this high wind warning at Dec 26, 2021, 6:28 PM PST. It took effect at Dec 26, 2021, 7:00 PM PST. It was in force for 15 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
Dec 26, 2021, 6:28 PM PST (02:28 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 26, 2021, 7:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 27, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

936 
WWUS76 KSEW 270228
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
628 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

WAZ503-271030-
/O.UPG.KSEW.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0010.211227T0300Z-211227T1800Z/
Western Whatcom County-
Including the city of Bellingham
628 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Whatcom County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ001-506-271030-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211227T1800Z/
San Juan County-Western Skagit County-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, 
Sedro-Woolley, and Burlington
628 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...San Juan County and Western Skagit County.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
609 
WWUS76 KSEW 270918
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
118 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

WAZ503-271800-
/O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211227T1800Z/
Western Whatcom County-
Including the city of Bellingham
118 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Western Whatcom County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ001-506-271800-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211227T1800Z/
San Juan County-Western Skagit County-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, 
Sedro-Woolley, and Burlington
118 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...San Juan County and Western Skagit County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
439 
WWUS76 KSEW 271752
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
952 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

WAZ503-271900-
/O.EXP.KSEW.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211227T1800Z/
Western Whatcom County-
Including the city of Bellingham
952 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

The strongest winds have subsided over the area this morning.
Winds will still remain breezy out of the northeast through this
afternoon, generally sustained around 15 mph, with gusts around 
25 mph.

$$

WAZ001-506-271900-
/O.EXP.KSEW.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211227T1800Z/
San Juan County-Western Skagit County-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, 
Sedro-Woolley, and Burlington
952 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

The strongest winds have subsided over the area this morning.
Winds will still remain breezy out of the northeast through this
afternoon, generally sustained around 15 mph, with gusts around 
25 mph.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 26, 6:27 PM PSTWind Chill WarningSEWSan Juan16 hr
Dec 27, 2:59 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW16 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.