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Wind Advisory 33, NWS Seattle, WA

December 18, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this wind advisory at Dec 18, 2021, 3:42 AM PST. It took effect at Dec 18, 2021, 12:00 PM PST. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 18, 2021, 3:42 AM PST (11:42 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 18, 2021, 12:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 18, 2021, 7:00 PM PST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
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.

$$
053 
WWUS76 KSEW 190250
NPWSEW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
650 PM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

WAZ510-190400-
/O.EXP.KSEW.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-211219T0300Z/
Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the city of Port Townsend
650 PM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds have gradually decreased to below advisory levels early this
evening. Breezy winds will continue across these areas into
tonight before diminishing by daybreak on Sunday.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 18, 9:44 AM PSTFlood WatchSEWMason4 hr
Dec 18, 1:00 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWMason31 hr

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Sources

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