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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Seattle, WA

January 5, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this wind advisory at Jan 5, 2021, 2:26 AM PST. It took effect at Jan 5, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 5, 2021, 2:26 AM PST (10:26 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 5, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 6, 2021, 1:00 AM PST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

744 
WWUS76 KSEW 051026
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
226 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

WAZ516-060300-
/O.UPG.KSEW.HW.A.0002.210105T1800Z-210106T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0002.210105T1800Z-210106T0300Z/
North Coast-
Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, 
Neah Bay, Ozette, and Queets
226 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...North Coast.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 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.

&&

$$

WAZ001-503-060330-
/O.UPG.KSEW.HW.A.0002.210105T1800Z-210106T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0002.210105T2000Z-210106T0600Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor and Bellingham
226 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 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.

&&

$$

WAZ506-060330-
/O.UPG.KSEW.HW.A.0002.210105T1800Z-210106T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0003.210105T2000Z-210106T0600Z/
Western Skagit County-
Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, 
and Burlington
226 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Western Skagit County.

* WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

WAZ517-060300-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0003.210105T1800Z-210106T0300Z/
Central Coast-
Including the cities of Aberdeen and Hoquiam
226 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Central Coast.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

WAZ510-060330-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0003.210105T2000Z-210106T0600Z/
Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the city of Port Townsend
226 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area.

* WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
420 
WWUS76 KSEW 051654
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
854 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

WAZ516-060100-
/O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0002.210105T1800Z-210106T0300Z/
North Coast-
Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, 
Neah Bay, Ozette, and Queets
854 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...North Coast.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ001-503-060100-
/O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0002.210105T2000Z-210106T0600Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor and Bellingham
854 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM
PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 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.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ517-060100-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0003.210105T1800Z-210106T0300Z/
Central Coast-
Including the cities of Aberdeen and Hoquiam
854 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Central Coast.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

WAZ506-510-060100-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0003.210105T2000Z-210106T0600Z/
Western Skagit County-Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, 
Burlington, and Port Townsend
854 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area.

* WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
170 
WWUS76 KSEW 052237
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
237 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

WAZ516-060300-
/O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T0300Z/
North Coast-
Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, 
Neah Bay, Ozette, and Queets
237 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...North Coast.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ001-503-060600-
/O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T0600Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor and Bellingham
237 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...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.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ517-060300-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210106T0300Z/
Central Coast-
Including the cities of Aberdeen and Hoquiam
237 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Central Coast.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

WAZ506-510-060600-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210106T0600Z/
Western Skagit County-Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, 
Burlington, and Port Townsend
237 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST 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.

&&

$$
081 
WWUS76 KSEW 060446
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
846 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

WAZ001-503-060900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T0900Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor and Bellingham
846 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ506-510-060900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210106T0900Z/
Western Skagit County-Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, 
Burlington, and Port Townsend
846 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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
Jan 4, 8:46 PM PSTGale WarningSEW30 hr
Jan 5, 2:24 AM PSTHigh Surf AdvisorySEW35 hr
Jan 5, 2:26 AM PSTHigh Wind WarningSEWSan Juan23 hr
Jan 5, 3:02 AM PSTWinter Storm WarningSEW31 hr
Jan 5, 3:02 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW31 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.