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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Seattle, WA

February 25, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this high wind warning at Feb 25, 2021, 3:10 AM PST. It took effect at Feb 25, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 17 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
Feb 25, 2021, 3:10 AM PST (11:10 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 25, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 26, 2021, 3:17 AM PST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

279 
WWUS76 KSEW 251110
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
310 AM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

WAZ510-260000-
/O.UPG.KSEW.HW.A.0003.210226T0000Z-210226T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0003.210225T1800Z-210226T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210225T1800Z/
Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the city of Port Townsend
310 AM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM
PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southerly winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, west
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. For
  the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST
  Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ516-517-260000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210226T0000Z/
North Coast-Central Coast-
Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, 
Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam
310 AM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WAZ001-503-506-260000-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210226T0000Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, 
Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, and Burlington
310 AM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
308 
WWUS76 KSEW 252348
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
348 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

WAZ516-517-260100-
/O.EXP.KSEW.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210226T0000Z/
North Coast-Central Coast-
Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, 
Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam
348 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

Blustery westerly winds will be 15 to 30 mph with local gusts to 
40 mph through Friday.

$$

WAZ001-503-506-260100-
/O.EXP.KSEW.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210226T0000Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, 
Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, and Burlington
348 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

Blustery southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with local gusts 30 to 40 
mph will turn more to the northwest on Friday.

$$

WAZ510-260600-
/O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210226T1800Z/
Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the city of Port Townsend
348 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area including Whidbey Island.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. 
  For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 AM 
  PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
058 
WWUS76 KSEW 260426
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
826 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

WAZ510-261800-
/O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210226T1800Z/
Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the city of Port Townsend
826 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
094 
WWUS76 KSEW 261117
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
317 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

WAZ510-270000-
/O.CAN.KSEW.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210226T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0012.210226T1117Z-210227T0000Z/
Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the city of Port Townsend
317 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 25, 3:13 AM PSTHigh Surf AdvisorySEW43 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.