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High Wind Watch 3, NWS Seattle, WA

February 24, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this high wind watch at Feb 24, 2021, 3:12 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 25, 2021, 4:00 PM PST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 24, 2021, 3:12 PM PST (23:12 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 25, 2021, 4:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 25, 2021, 3:10 AM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

758 
WWUS76 KSEW 242312
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
312 PM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

WAZ510-251200-
/O.NEW.KSEW.HW.A.0003.210226T0000Z-210226T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0011.210225T0600Z-210226T0000Z/
Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the city of Port Townsend
312 PM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
PST THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southerly wind 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph expected later tonight through mid afternoon
  on Thursday. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 25 to 40 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph possible at times late Thursday 
  afternoon through Friday morning.

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM 
  PST Thursday. For the High Wind Watch, from Thursday afternoon 
  through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

WAZ516-517-251200-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0011.210225T0600Z-210225T1800Z/
North Coast-Central Coast-
Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, 
Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam
312 PM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
PST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ001-503-506-251200-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0011.210225T0600Z-210226T0000Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, 
Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, and Burlington
312 PM PST Wed Feb 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
PST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western 
  Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Thursday.

* 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
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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 23, 10:09 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW3 hr
Feb 24, 3:34 AM PSTWinter Storm WatchSEW11 hr
Feb 24, 3:34 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW48 hr
Feb 24, 4:08 AM PSTGale WatchSEW10 hr
Feb 24, 4:08 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW8 days
Feb 24, 8:22 AM PSTWind AdvisorySEWSan Juan32 hr
Feb 24, 2:21 PM PSTGale WarningSEW61 hr
Feb 24, 2:48 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningSEW58 hr

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Sources

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