Alert archive / Washington / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 6, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this high wind warning at Nov 9, 2021, 1:50 AM PST for San Juan County, Washington. It was in force for 8 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
- Nov 9, 2021, 1:50 AM PST (09:50 UTC)
- Expired
- Nov 9, 2021, 9:42 AM PST
- In force
- 8 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 09:51 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
Quillayute State, WA (KUIL), launched 00:00Z, 9.8 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1350 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 351 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 504 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
703 WWUS76 KSEW 090950 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 150 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021 WAZ001-503-506-510-514-091800- /O.UPG.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211109T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0006.211109T0950Z-211110T0000Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Admiralty Inlet Area-Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca- Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Port Townsend, and Sequim 150 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County, Admiralty Inlet Area and Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * 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. && $$ WAZ516-517-091800- /O.UPG.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211109T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0006.211109T0950Z-211110T0000Z/ North Coast-Central Coast- Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam 150 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ507-509-556-558-091800- /O.EXB.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.211109T1100Z-211110T0000Z/ Everett and Vicinity-Tacoma Area-Bellevue and Vicinity- Seattle and Vicinity- Including the cities of Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville, Tacoma, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, Kenmore, Newport Hills, Sahalee, Pine Lake, and Seattle 150 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Everett and Vicinity, Tacoma Area, Bellevue and Vicinity and Seattle and Vicinity. * 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. && $$ WAZ555-091800- /O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211109T1800Z/ East Puget Sound Lowlands- Including the cities of Covington-Sawyer-w, Maple Valley, Monroe, Prairie Ridge, Enumclaw, Bonney Lake, and Woodinville 150 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...East Puget Sound Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
1 follow-up statement
992 WWUS76 KSEW 091742 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 942 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021 WAZ001-503-506-510-516-517-100000- /O.CAN.KSEW.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211110T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211110T0000Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Admiralty Inlet Area-North Coast-Central Coast- Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Port Townsend, Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam 942 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County, Admiralty Inlet Area, 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. && $$ WAZ514-091845- /O.CAN.KSEW.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211110T0000Z/ Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca- Including the city of Sequim 942 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... A strong front moved through the area at daybreak. Blustery winds will occur at times as scattered showers move through the area, but damaging winds are not expected. $$ WAZ555-091845- /O.CAN.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211109T1800Z/ East Puget Sound Lowlands- Including the cities of Covington-Sawyer-w, Maple Valley, Monroe, Prairie Ridge, Enumclaw, Bonney Lake, and Woodinville 942 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Windy conditions overnight into the morning hours have eased. It will still be blustery at times today as scattered showers move through the area. $$ WAZ507-509-556-558-100000- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211110T0000Z/ Everett and Vicinity-Tacoma Area-Bellevue and Vicinity- Seattle and Vicinity- Including the cities of Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville, Tacoma, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, Kenmore, Newport Hills, Sahalee, Pine Lake, and Seattle 942 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Everett and Vicinity, Tacoma Area, Bellevue and Vicinity and Seattle and Vicinity. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 10:15 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | Mason | 46 hr |
| Nov 9, 12:15 AM PST | Gale Warning | SEW | 20 hr | |
| Nov 9, 12:15 AM PST | Storm Warning | SEW | 7 hr | |
| Nov 9, 4:04 AM PST | Special Weather Statement | SEW | Clallam | 26 min |
| Nov 9, 6:29 AM PST | Special Weather Statement | SEW | Island | 46 min |
| Nov 9, 7:17 AM PST | Special Weather Statement | SEW | Skagit, Whatcom | 28 min |
| Nov 9, 11:15 AM PST | Special Weather Statement | SEW | Grays Harbor | 45 min |
| Nov 9, 11:23 AM PST | Special Marine Warning | SEW | 52 min | |
| Nov 9, 11:40 AM PST | Tornado Warning | SEW | Kitsap | 35 min |
| Nov 9, 11:59 AM PST | Tornado Warning | SEW | Kitsap | 17 min |
| Nov 9, 12:01 PM PST | Special Marine Warning | SEW | 44 min | |
| Nov 9, 12:24 PM PST | Special Weather Statement | SEW | Mason | 51 min |
| Nov 9, 12:58 PM PST | Special Weather Statement | SEW | Clallam | 32 min |
| Nov 9, 1:36 PM PST | Special Weather Statement | SEW | Kitsap | 39 min |
| Nov 9, 1:52 PM PST | Special Weather Statement | SEW | Grays Harbor | 38 min |
| Nov 9, 2:00 PM PST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SEW | Grays Harbor, Mason | 30 min |
| Nov 9, 2:14 PM PST | Special Weather Statement | SEW | Snohomish | 46 min |
| Nov 9, 2:27 PM PST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SEW | Mason, Thurston | 33 min |
| Nov 9, 2:38 PM PST | Special Weather Statement | SEW | Kitsap | 37 min |
| Nov 9, 2:41 PM PST | Special Marine Warning | SEW | 28 min | |
| Nov 9, 2:50 PM PST | Special Weather Statement | SEW | Grays Harbor | 25 min |
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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.