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Wind Advisory 26, NWS Seattle, WA

November 8, 2021San Juan County, Washington

NWS Seattle, WA issued this wind advisory at Nov 8, 2021, 2:57 AM PST for San Juan County, Washington. It took effect at Nov 8, 2021, 4:00 PM PST. It was in force for 23 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 8, 2021, 2:57 AM PST (10:57 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 8, 2021, 4:00 PM PST
Expired
Nov 9, 2021, 3:28 PM PST
In force
23 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 10:57 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 00:00Z, 11.0 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 00:00Z on 2021-11-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 27 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2021-11-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 146 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
27 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-22 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1082 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
50 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
146 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
181 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.4

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The text

As transmitted.

604 
WWUS76 KSEW 081057
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
257 AM PST Mon Nov 8 2021

WAZ555-081900-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.211109T0000Z-211109T1600Z/
East Puget Sound Lowlands-
Including the cities of Covington-Sawyer-w, Maple Valley, Monroe,
Prairie Ridge, Enumclaw, Bonney Lake, and Woodinville
257 AM PST Mon Nov 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM PST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...East Puget Sound Lowlands.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ001-503-506-510-514-081900-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.211109T0600Z-211109T2000Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-
Admiralty Inlet Area-Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, 
Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Port Townsend, and Sequim
257 AM PST Mon Nov 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON PST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western 
  Skagit County, Admiralty Inlet Area and Eastern Strait of Juan 
  de Fuca.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ516-517-081900-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.211109T0600Z-211109T2000Z/
North Coast-Central Coast-
Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, 
Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam
257 AM PST Mon Nov 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON PST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
169 
WWUS76 KSEW 081818
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1018 AM PST Mon Nov 8 2021

WAZ555-090230-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.211109T0000Z-211109T1600Z/
East Puget Sound Lowlands-
Including the cities of Covington-Sawyer-w, Maple Valley, Monroe,
Prairie Ridge, Enumclaw, Bonney Lake, and Woodinville
1018 AM PST Mon Nov 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM PST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...East Puget Sound Lowlands.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ001-503-506-510-514-090230-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.211109T0600Z-211109T2000Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-
Admiralty Inlet Area-Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, 
Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Port Townsend, and Sequim
1018 AM PST Mon Nov 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON PST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western 
  Skagit County, Admiralty Inlet Area and Eastern Strait of Juan 
  de Fuca.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ516-517-090230-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.211109T0600Z-211109T2000Z/
North Coast-Central Coast-
Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, 
Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam
1018 AM PST Mon Nov 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON PST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
532 
WWUS76 KSEW 082349
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
349 PM PST Mon Nov 8 2021

WAZ555-091300-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.211109T0000Z-211109T1600Z/
East Puget Sound Lowlands-
Including the cities of Covington-Sawyer-w, Maple Valley, Monroe,
Prairie Ridge, Enumclaw, Bonney Lake, and Woodinville
349 PM PST Mon Nov 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...East Puget Sound Lowlands.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ001-503-506-510-514-091300-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.211109T0600Z-211109T2000Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-
Admiralty Inlet Area-Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, 
Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Port Townsend, and Sequim
349 PM PST Mon Nov 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON PST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western 
  Skagit County, Admiralty Inlet Area and Eastern Strait of Juan 
  de Fuca.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ516-517-091300-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.211109T0600Z-211109T2000Z/
North Coast-Central Coast-
Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, 
Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam
349 PM PST Mon Nov 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON PST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
703 
WWUS76 KSEW 090950
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
150 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

WAZ001-503-506-510-514-091800-
/O.UPG.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211109T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0006.211109T0950Z-211110T0000Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-
Admiralty Inlet Area-Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, 
Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Port Townsend, and Sequim
150 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western 
  Skagit County, Admiralty Inlet Area and Eastern Strait of Juan 
  de Fuca.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ516-517-091800-
/O.UPG.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211109T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0006.211109T0950Z-211110T0000Z/
North Coast-Central Coast-
Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, 
Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam
150 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ507-509-556-558-091800-
/O.EXB.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.211109T1100Z-211110T0000Z/
Everett and Vicinity-Tacoma Area-Bellevue and Vicinity-
Seattle and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville, 
Tacoma, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, Kenmore, Newport Hills, 
Sahalee, Pine Lake, and Seattle
150 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Everett and Vicinity, Tacoma Area, Bellevue and 
  Vicinity and Seattle and Vicinity.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ555-091800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211109T1800Z/
East Puget Sound Lowlands-
Including the cities of Covington-Sawyer-w, Maple Valley, Monroe,
Prairie Ridge, Enumclaw, Bonney Lake, and Woodinville
150 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...East Puget Sound Lowlands.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
992 
WWUS76 KSEW 091742
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
942 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

WAZ001-503-506-510-516-517-100000-
/O.CAN.KSEW.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211110T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211110T0000Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-
Admiralty Inlet Area-North Coast-Central Coast-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, 
Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Port Townsend, Beaver, 
Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, 
and Hoquiam
942 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

&&

$$

WAZ514-091845-
/O.CAN.KSEW.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211110T0000Z/
Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-
Including the city of Sequim
942 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

A strong front moved through the area at daybreak. Blustery winds
will occur at times as scattered showers move through the area,
but damaging winds are not expected. 

$$

WAZ555-091845-
/O.CAN.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211109T1800Z/
East Puget Sound Lowlands-
Including the cities of Covington-Sawyer-w, Maple Valley, Monroe,
Prairie Ridge, Enumclaw, Bonney Lake, and Woodinville
942 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Windy conditions overnight into the morning hours have eased. It
will still be blustery at times today as scattered showers move
through the area.

$$

WAZ507-509-556-558-100000-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211110T0000Z/
Everett and Vicinity-Tacoma Area-Bellevue and Vicinity-
Seattle and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville, 
Tacoma, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, Kenmore, Newport Hills, 
Sahalee, Pine Lake, and Seattle
942 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Everett and Vicinity, Tacoma Area, Bellevue and 
  Vicinity and Seattle and Vicinity.

* 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.

&&

$$
555 
WWUS76 KSEW 092328
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
328 PM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

WAZ001-503-506-507-509-510-516-517-556-558-100030-
/O.CAN.KSEW.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211110T0000Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-
Everett and Vicinity-Tacoma Area-Admiralty Inlet Area-North Coast-
Central Coast-Bellevue and Vicinity-Seattle and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, 
Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood,
Marysville, Tacoma, Port Townsend, Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, 
La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Redmond, 
Kirkland, Bothell, Kenmore, Newport Hills, Sahalee, Pine Lake, 
and Seattle
328 PM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...THE WIND ADVISORY HAS ENDED...

Winds late this afternoon will mostly be southwest 15 to 30 mph 
with a few gusts to 40 mph through the evening. Winds will ease 
overnight.

There will continue to be gusty winds with showers and thunderstorms
into the evening hours so continue to expect local power outages 
as blustery bands of showers and storms move through the area but
overall wind speeds will be lower than they have been today.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 7, 11:22 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWMason13 hr
Nov 8, 2:53 AM PSTGale WarningSEW42 hr
Nov 8, 2:53 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW4 days
Nov 8, 3:06 AM PSTWinter Storm WatchSEW12 hr
Nov 8, 12:57 PM PSTCoastal Flood AdvisorySEWSan Juan23 hr
Nov 8, 1:26 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWKitsap3 min
Nov 8, 2:50 PM PSTFlood WatchSEWMason7 hr
Nov 8, 2:54 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningSEW31 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.