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High Wind Watch 5, NWS Seattle, WA

November 14, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this high wind watch at Nov 14, 2021, 3:15 PM PST. It took effect at Nov 14, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 14, 2021, 3:15 PM PST (23:15 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 14, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
Expired
Nov 14, 2021, 7:27 PM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

312 
WWUS76 KSEW 142315
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
315 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

WAZ514-150715-
/O.EXB.KSEW.WI.Y.0027.211115T1800Z-211116T0300Z/
Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-
Including the city of Sequim
315 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ517-150715-
/O.NEW.KSEW.HW.A.0005.211115T0600Z-211116T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-211115T0600Z/
Central Coast-
Including the cities of Aberdeen and Hoquiam
315 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST THIS EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30
  to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Coast.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from 10 PM PST this evening through 
  Monday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to be late
  tonight into early Monday afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ516-150715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-211115T2100Z/
North Coast-
Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, 
Neah Bay, Ozette, and Queets
315 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Coast.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ504-509-511-558-559-150715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-211116T0000Z/
Southwest Interior-Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area-
Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Tacoma, 
Shelton, Seattle, Bremerton, and Silverdale
315 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Tacoma Area, Hood Canal Area, Southwest Interior, 
  Bremerton and Vicinity and Seattle and Vicinity.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be breezy into tonight,
  increasing late tonight into Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WAZ507-150715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-211116T0300Z/
Everett and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, 
and Marysville
315 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
  Winds will shift West Monday afternoon into Monday evening with
  west wind gusts of 45 mph.

* WHERE...Everett and Vicinity.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ510-150715-
/O.NEW.KSEW.HW.A.0005.211115T1800Z-211116T0300Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-211115T1800Z/
Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the city of Port Townsend
315 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 40 to 
  50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds gusts of 45 mph into Monday
  morning. Stronger west winds Monday morning through Monday
  evening with gusts of 65 mph.

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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
860 
WWUS76 KSEW 150327
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
727 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

WAZ510-151400-
/O.UPG.KSEW.HW.A.0005.211115T1800Z-211116T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0007.211115T1800Z-211116T0300Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-211115T1800Z/
Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the city of Port Townsend
727 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, south 
  winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM PST 
  Monday. For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ517-151400-
/O.UPG.KSEW.HW.A.0005.211115T0600Z-211116T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0007.211115T0600Z-211116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-211115T0600Z/
Central Coast-
Including the cities of Aberdeen and Hoquiam
727 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, south 
  winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Central Coast.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 4 PM PST Monday. For 
  the Wind Advisory, 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to be late
  tonight into early Monday afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ507-151400-
/O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0007.211115T1800Z-211116T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-211115T1800Z/
Everett and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, 
and Marysville
727 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, south 
  winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Everett and Vicinity.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM PST 
  Monday. For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur late Monday
  morning through early Monday afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ506-151400-
/O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0007.211115T1800Z-211116T0300Z/
Western Skagit County-
Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, 
and Burlington
727 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Skagit County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur late Monday
  morning through early Monday afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ516-151400-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-211115T2100Z/
North Coast-
Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, 
Neah Bay, Ozette, and Queets
727 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Coast.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ514-151400-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0027.211115T1800Z-211116T0300Z/
Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-
Including the city of Sequim
727 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ504-509-511-558-559-151400-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-211116T0000Z/
Southwest Interior-Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area-
Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Tacoma, 
Shelton, Seattle, Bremerton, and Silverdale
727 PM PST Sun Nov 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Tacoma Area, Hood Canal Area, Southwest Interior, 
  Bremerton and Vicinity and Seattle and Vicinity.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be breezy into tonight, 
  increasing late tonight into Monday.

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
Nov 14, 3:07 AM PSTGale WarningSEW43 hr
Nov 14, 3:22 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWSnohomish47 hr
Nov 14, 6:43 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWSkagit4 days
Nov 14, 8:30 AM PSTStorm WatchSEW6 hr
Nov 14, 9:33 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWKing21 hr
Nov 14, 10:33 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWSkagit46 hr
Nov 14, 10:40 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWWhatcom38 hr
Nov 14, 11:02 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWSnohomish57 hr
Nov 14, 11:02 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWSnohomish62 hr
Nov 14, 11:20 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWKing60 hr
Nov 14, 11:50 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWWhatcom50 hr
Nov 14, 12:49 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWSkagit5 days
Nov 14, 1:09 PM PSTAreal Flood AdvisorySEWSkagit, Whatcom19 hr
Nov 14, 1:28 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWWhatcom3 days
Nov 14, 2:15 PM PSTStorm WarningSEW29 hr
Nov 14, 3:40 PM PSTAreal Flood WarningSEWWhatcom48 hr

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Sources

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