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Wind Advisory 18, NWS Seattle, WA

September 28, 2021San Juan County, Washington

NWS Seattle, WA issued this wind advisory at Sep 28, 2021, 2:56 PM PDT for San Juan County, Washington. It took effect at Sep 29, 2021, 3:43 AM PDT. It was in force for 26 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 28, 2021, 2:56 PM PDT (21:56 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 29, 2021, 3:43 AM PDT
Expired
Sep 30, 2021, 6:00 AM PDT
In force
26 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 22:00 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, 9.9 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Quillayute State, WA at 12:00Z on 2021-09-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 81 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Quillayute State, WA at 12:00Z on 2021-09-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 75 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
81 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-2 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
567 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
75 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
84 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

339 
WWUS76 KSEW 282156
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
256 PM PDT Tue Sep 28 2021

WAZ001-503-290600-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0018.210929T1800Z-210930T1000Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor and Bellingham
256 PM PDT Tue Sep 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Juan County and Western Whatcom County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While winds will begin to relax Thursday
  morning, breezy conditions are still expected as a cold front
  moves through the area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
519 
WWUS76 KSEW 290513
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1013 PM PDT Tue Sep 28 2021

WAZ001-503-291500-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0018.210929T1800Z-210930T1000Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor and Bellingham
1013 PM PDT Tue Sep 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Whatcom County and San Juan County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 3 AM PDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While winds will begin to relax Thursday
  morning, breezy conditions are still expected as a cold front
  moves through the area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
226 
WWUS76 KSEW 291043
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
343 AM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

WAZ516-300000-
/O.EXB.KSEW.WI.Y.0018.210929T1043Z-210930T1300Z/
North Coast-
Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, 
Neah Bay, Ozette, and Queets
343 AM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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 peak mid morning with another
  peak late tonight. Strongest winds will be near the immediate
  coast. Winds will ease early Thursday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WAZ510-300000-
/O.EXB.KSEW.WI.Y.0018.210929T1800Z-210930T1300Z/
Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the city of Port Townsend
343 AM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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 peak late tonight then ease
  early Thursday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WAZ001-503-300000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0018.210929T1800Z-210930T1300Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor and Bellingham
343 AM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Whatcom County and San Juan County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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 peak late tonight then ease
  early Thursday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
863 
WWUS76 KSEW 292129
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
229 PM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

WAZ516-300530-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210930T1300Z/
North Coast-
Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, 
Neah Bay, Ozette, and Queets
229 PM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

WAZ001-503-510-300530-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210930T1300Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, 
and Port Townsend
229 PM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
180 
WWUS76 KSEW 300336
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
836 PM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

WAZ516-301145-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210930T1300Z/
North Coast-
Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, 
Neah Bay, Ozette, and Queets
836 PM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...North Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

WAZ001-503-510-301145-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210930T1300Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, 
and Port Townsend
836 PM PDT Wed Sep 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
589 
WWUS76 KSEW 301033
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
333 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

WAZ516-301300-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210930T1300Z/
North Coast-
Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, 
Neah Bay, Ozette, and Queets
333 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...North Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT early 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.

&&

$$

WAZ001-503-510-301300-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-210930T1300Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, 
and Port Townsend
333 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT early 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 28, 2:48 AM PDTGale WatchSEW12 hr
Sep 28, 3:09 PM PDTGale WarningSEW38 hr
Sep 28, 3:09 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW12 hr

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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.