Alert archive / Washington / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this high wind warning at Jan 5, 2021, 2:26 AM PST for San Juan County, Washington. It took effect at Jan 5, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 15 hr. 7 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 5, 2021, 2:26 AM PST (10:26 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 5, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 6, 2021, 1:00 AM PST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Seattle, WA
County San Juan County, WA
The radar
The Seattle radar (KATX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:25 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 11:26 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 7 E Friday Harbor, WA | MESONET STATION DW7371 LOPEZ ISLAND. |
| Jan 5, 12:11 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Eastsound, WA | ORCAS POWER & LIGHT REPORTING TREES DOWN CAUSING POWER OUTAGE. |
| Jan 5, 1:16 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | Decatur Island, WA | MESONET STATION DW5375 DECATUR ISLAND. |
| Jan 5, 1:31 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Decatur Island, WA | MESONET STATION DW5375 DECATUR ISLAND. |
| Jan 5, 1:36 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Lopez Island, WA | MESONET STATION DW7371 LOPEZ ISLAND. |
| Jan 5, 2:53 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 1 S Friday Harbor, WA | ASOS STATION KFHR FRIDAY HARBOR AIRPORT. |
| Jan 5, 3:09 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 1 S Friday Harbor, WA | ASOS STATION KFHR FRIDAY HARBOR AIRPORT. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Quillayute State, WA (KUIL), launched 00:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 127 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 110 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 674 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 29 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 9 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 51 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- -0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.0
The text
As transmitted.
744 WWUS76 KSEW 051026 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 226 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 WAZ516-060300- /O.UPG.KSEW.HW.A.0002.210105T1800Z-210106T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0002.210105T1800Z-210106T0300Z/ North Coast- Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, and Queets 226 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...North Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 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. && $$ WAZ001-503-060330- /O.UPG.KSEW.HW.A.0002.210105T1800Z-210106T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0002.210105T2000Z-210106T0600Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County- Including the cities of Friday Harbor and Bellingham 226 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...San Juan County and Western Whatcom County. * WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ506-060330- /O.UPG.KSEW.HW.A.0002.210105T1800Z-210106T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0003.210105T2000Z-210106T0600Z/ Western Skagit County- Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, and Burlington 226 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Skagit County. * WHEN...From noon today 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. && $$ WAZ517-060300- /O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0003.210105T1800Z-210106T0300Z/ Central Coast- Including the cities of Aberdeen and Hoquiam 226 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ510-060330- /O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0003.210105T2000Z-210106T0600Z/ Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the city of Port Townsend 226 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area. * WHEN...From noon today 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. && $$
3 follow-up statements
420 WWUS76 KSEW 051654 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 854 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 WAZ516-060100- /O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0002.210105T1800Z-210106T0300Z/ North Coast- Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, and Queets 854 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...North Coast. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ001-503-060100- /O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0002.210105T2000Z-210106T0600Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County- Including the cities of Friday Harbor and Bellingham 854 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...San Juan County and Western Whatcom County. * WHEN...From noon today to 10 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. && $$ WAZ517-060100- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0003.210105T1800Z-210106T0300Z/ Central Coast- Including the cities of Aberdeen and Hoquiam 854 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Coast. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ506-510-060100- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0003.210105T2000Z-210106T0600Z/ Western Skagit County-Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, and Port Townsend 854 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area. * WHEN...From noon today 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. && $$
170 WWUS76 KSEW 052237 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 237 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 WAZ516-060300- /O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T0300Z/ North Coast- Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, and Queets 237 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...North Coast. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ001-503-060600- /O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T0600Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County- Including the cities of Friday Harbor and Bellingham 237 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...San Juan County and Western Whatcom County. * WHEN...Until 10 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. && $$ WAZ517-060300- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210106T0300Z/ Central Coast- Including the cities of Aberdeen and Hoquiam 237 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Coast. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ506-510-060600- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210106T0600Z/ Western Skagit County-Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, and Port Townsend 237 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area. * 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. && $$
081 WWUS76 KSEW 060446 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 846 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 WAZ001-503-060900- /O.EXT.KSEW.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T0900Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County- Including the cities of Friday Harbor and Bellingham 846 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Western Whatcom County and San Juan County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ506-510-060900- /O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210106T0900Z/ Western Skagit County-Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, and Port Townsend 846 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southerly winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area. * WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Wednesday. * 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 4, 8:46 PM PST | Gale Warning | SEW | 30 hr | |
| Jan 5, 2:24 AM PST | High Surf Advisory | SEW | 35 hr | |
| Jan 5, 2:26 AM PST | Wind Advisory | SEW | 23 hr | |
| Jan 5, 3:02 AM PST | Winter Storm Warning | SEW | 31 hr | |
| Jan 5, 3:02 AM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | SEW | 31 hr |
Nearby
High Wind Warnings in Washington, 2021Every high wind warning in 2021
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.