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Wind Advisory 14, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this wind advisory at Mar 27, 2021, 2:32 PM PDT for San Juan County, Washington. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 9:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 18 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 27, 2021, 2:32 PM PDT (21:32 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 28, 2021, 9:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Mar 29, 2021, 3:00 AM PDT
- In force
- 18 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 21:34 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 12:00Z, 9.5 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
- 571 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 17 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 62 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
989 WWUS76 KSEW 272132 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 232 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 WAZ507-509-511-558-559-281130- /O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.210328T1900Z-210329T0100Z/ Everett and Vicinity-Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area- Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville, Tacoma, Shelton, Seattle, Bremerton, and Silverdale 232 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected Sunday afternoon. * WHERE...Everett and Vicinity, Tacoma Area, Hood Canal Area, Seattle and Vicinity and Bremerton and Vicinity. * WHEN...From noon to 6 PM PDT Sunday. * 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. && $$ WAZ001-503-506-510-281130- /O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.210328T1600Z-210329T0700Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, and Port Townsend 232 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT PDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southerly winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 45 mph expected. Wind becoming westerly in the afternoon and peaking in the evening. * WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to midnight PDT Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ516-517-281130- /O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.210328T1600Z-210329T0700Z/ North Coast-Central Coast- Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam 232 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT PDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 45 mph expected. Wind shifting to northwest in the afternoon and peaking in the evening. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to midnight PDT Sunday night. * 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. && $$ WAZ514-515-281130- /O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.210328T2000Z-210329T1000Z/ Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-Western Strait of Juan De Fuca- Including the cities of Sequim, Clallam Bay, Joyce, and Sekiu 232 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected Sunday afternoon and night. * WHERE...Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca and Western Strait of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
4 follow-up statements
865 WWUS76 KSEW 281133 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 433 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 WAZ507-509-511-558-559-282000- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.210328T1900Z-210329T0100Z/ Everett and Vicinity-Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area- Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville, Tacoma, Shelton, Seattle, Bremerton, and Silverdale 433 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Tacoma Area, Hood Canal Area, Everett and Vicinity, Bremerton and Vicinity and Seattle and Vicinity. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM PDT this evening. * 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. && $$ WAZ001-503-506-510-282000- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.210328T1600Z-210329T0700Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, and Port Townsend 433 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to midnight PDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ516-517-282000- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.210328T1600Z-210329T0700Z/ North Coast-Central Coast- Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam 433 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to midnight PDT tonight. * 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. && $$ WAZ514-515-282000- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.210328T2000Z-210329T1000Z/ Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-Western Strait of Juan De Fuca- Including the cities of Sequim, Clallam Bay, Joyce, and Sekiu 433 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Strait of Juan De Fuca and Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
598 WWUS76 KSEW 281822 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 1122 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 WAZ507-509-511-558-559-290100- /O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.210328T1822Z-210329T0100Z/ Everett and Vicinity-Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area- Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville, Tacoma, Shelton, Seattle, Bremerton, and Silverdale 1122 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Tacoma Area, Hood Canal Area, Everett and Vicinity, Bremerton and Vicinity and Seattle and Vicinity. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT this evening. * 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. && $$ WAZ001-503-506-510-290230- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210329T0700Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, and Port Townsend 1122 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southerly winds becoming westerly later this afternoon with speeds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area. * WHEN...Until midnight PDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ516-517-290230- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210329T0700Z/ North Coast-Central Coast- Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam 1122 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast. * WHEN...Until midnight PDT tonight. * 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. && $$ WAZ514-515-290230- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.210328T2000Z-210329T1000Z/ Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-Western Strait of Juan De Fuca- Including the cities of Sequim, Clallam Bay, Joyce, and Sekiu 1122 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Strait of Juan De Fuca and Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
422 WWUS76 KSEW 290057 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 557 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 WAZ507-290500- /O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210329T0500Z/ Everett and Vicinity- Including the cities of Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Marysville 557 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Everett and Vicinity. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * 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. && $$ WAZ509-511-558-559-290300- /O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210329T0300Z/ Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area-Seattle and Vicinity- Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Tacoma, Shelton, Seattle, Bremerton, and Silverdale 557 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Tacoma Area, Hood Canal Area, Bremerton and Vicinity and Seattle and Vicinity. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ001-503-506-510-290700- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210329T0700Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, and Port Townsend 557 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area. * WHEN...Until midnight PDT tonight. * 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. && $$ WAZ516-517-290700- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210329T0700Z/ North Coast-Central Coast- Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam 557 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast. * WHEN...Until midnight PDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ514-515-290900- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210329T1000Z/ Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-Western Strait of Juan De Fuca- Including the cities of Sequim, Clallam Bay, Joyce, and Sekiu 557 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Western Strait of Juan De Fuca and Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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. && $$
201 WWUS76 KSEW 290300 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 800 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 WAZ509-511-558-559-290400- /O.EXP.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210329T0300Z/ Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area-Seattle and Vicinity- Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Tacoma, Shelton, Seattle, Bremerton, and Silverdale 800 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... Winds will remain breezy this evening and overnight, but the strongest winds have ended. Therefore, the advisory will be allowed to expire at 8 PM. $$ WAZ507-290500- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210329T0500Z/ Everett and Vicinity- Including the cities of Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Marysville 800 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Everett and Vicinity. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * 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. && $$ WAZ001-503-506-510-290700- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210329T0700Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Admiralty Inlet Area- Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, and Port Townsend 800 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area. * WHEN...Until midnight PDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ516-517-290700- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210329T0700Z/ North Coast-Central Coast- Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam 800 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast. * WHEN...Until midnight PDT tonight. * 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. && $$ WAZ514-515-291000- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210329T1000Z/ Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-Western Strait of Juan De Fuca- Including the cities of Sequim, Clallam Bay, Joyce, and Sekiu 800 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Western Strait of Juan De Fuca and Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 12:00 PM PDT | Winter Storm Warning | SEW | 41 hr | |
| Mar 27, 2:24 PM PDT | Gale Warning | SEW | 60 hr | |
| Mar 27, 2:24 PM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 72 hr |
Nearby
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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.