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Wind Advisory 32, NWS Seattle, WA

December 17, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this wind advisory at Dec 17, 2021, 3:27 AM PST. It took effect at Dec 17, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Dec 17, 2021, 3:27 AM PST (11:27 UTC)
In effect from: Dec 17, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
Expired: Dec 18, 2021, 12:00 PM PST
In force: 14 hr
Issued by: NWS Seattle, WA

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646 
WWUS76 KSEW 171127
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
327 AM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

WAZ001-510-180000-
/O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0009.211218T0300Z-211219T0000Z/
San Juan County-Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor and Port Townsend
327 AM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...San Juan County and Admiralty Inlet Area.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ503-506-514-516-517-180000-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0032.211218T0300Z-211219T0000Z/
Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-
Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-North Coast-Central Coast-
Including the cities of Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, 
Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Sequim, Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, 
La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam
327 AM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County, Eastern 
  Strait of Juan de Fuca, North Coast and Central Coast.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Saturday.

* 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

618 
WWUS76 KSEW 172211
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
211 PM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

WAZ001-510-181030-
/O.EXT.KSEW.HW.W.0009.211218T0600Z-211219T0000Z/
San Juan County-Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor and Port Townsend
211 PM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Juan County and Admiralty Inlet Area.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ503-506-514-516-517-181030-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0032.211218T0600Z-211219T0000Z/
Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-
Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-North Coast-Central Coast-
Including the cities of Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, 
Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Sequim, Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, 
La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam
211 PM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Whatcom County, North Coast, Central Coast, 
  Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca and Western Skagit County.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

378 
WWUS76 KSEW 180353
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
753 PM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

WAZ001-510-181800-
/O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0009.211218T0600Z-211219T0000Z/
San Juan County-Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor and Port Townsend
753 PM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...San Juan County and Admiralty Inlet Area.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ503-506-514-516-517-181800-
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0032.211218T0600Z-211219T0000Z/
Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-
Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-North Coast-Central Coast-
Including the cities of Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, 
Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Sequim, Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, 
La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam
753 PM PST Fri Dec 17 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Whatcom County, North Coast, Central Coast, 
  Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca and Western Skagit County.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

674 
WWUS76 KSEW 181142
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
342 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

WAZ510-182000-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0033.211218T2000Z-211219T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211218T2000Z/
Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the city of Port Townsend
342 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 
  to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon PST today. For 
  the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 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.

&&

$$

WAZ001-182000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211218T2000Z/
San Juan County-
Including the city of Friday Harbor
342 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...San Juan County.

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ503-506-514-516-517-182000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211218T2000Z/
Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-
Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-North Coast-Central Coast-
Including the cities of Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, 
Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Sequim, Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, 
La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam
342 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Whatcom County, North Coast, Central Coast, 
  Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca and Western Skagit County.

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

604 
WWUS76 KSEW 181957
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1157 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

WAZ510-190300-
/O.EXP.KSEW.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211218T2000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0033.211218T2000Z-211219T0300Z/
Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the city of Port Townsend
1157 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ001-182100-
/O.EXP.KSEW.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211218T2000Z/
San Juan County-
Including the city of Friday Harbor
1157 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY...

Winds will be breezy through today, tapering off tonight.

$$

WAZ503-506-514-516-517-182100-
/O.EXP.KSEW.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211218T2000Z/
Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-
Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-North Coast-Central Coast-
Including the cities of Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, 
Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Sequim, Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, 
La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam
1157 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY...

Winds will be breezy through today, tapering off tonight.

$$

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Dec 17, 2:51 AM PST	Gale Warning	SEW		38 hr
Dec 17, 3:22 AM PST	Winter Storm Watch	SEW		11 hr
Dec 17, 3:27 AM PST	High Wind Warning	SEW	San Juan	33 hr
Dec 17, 2:16 PM PST	Winter Storm Warning	SEW		32 hr
Dec 17, 2:16 PM PST	Winter Weather Advisory	SEW		26 hr
Dec 17, 2:41 PM PST	Small Craft Advisory	SEW		4 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.