Alert archive / Washington / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 3, NWS Seattle, WA
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 10:09 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | SEW | 3 hr | |
| Feb 24, 3:34 AM PST | Winter Storm Watch | SEW | 11 hr | |
| Feb 24, 3:34 AM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | SEW | 48 hr | |
| Feb 24, 4:08 AM PST | Gale Watch | SEW | 10 hr | |
| Feb 24, 4:08 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 8 days | |
| Feb 24, 8:22 AM PST | Wind Advisory | SEW | San Juan | 32 hr |
| Feb 24, 2:21 PM PST | Gale Warning | SEW | 61 hr | |
| Feb 24, 2:48 PM PST | Winter Storm Warning | SEW | 58 hr |
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Sources
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