Alert archive / Washington / High Wind Warnings in 2022
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Spokane, WA
NWS Spokane, WA issued this high wind warning at Jan 6, 2022, 2:22 PM PST for Lewis County, Nez Perce County, Idaho; 4 counties in Washington. It took effect at Jan 7, 2022, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 8 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2022, 2:22 PM PST (22:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 7, 2022, 10:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 7, 2022, 6:23 PM PST
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Spokane, WA
Counties Lewis County, ID, Nez Perce County, ID, Asotin County, WA, Douglas County, WA, Garfield County, WA, Grant County, WA
The radar
The Spokane radar (KOTX), 112 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:27 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 3:07 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Pomeroy, WA | REPORT FROM MPING: TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED; ROOF BLOWN OFF. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Spokane, WA (KOTX), launched 12:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 157 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 574 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 94 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 293 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 781 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
295 WWUS76 KOTX 062222 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 222 PM PST Thu Jan 6 2022 IDZ026-027-WAZ032-071300- /O.NEW.KOTX.HW.W.0002.220107T1800Z-220108T0300Z/ Lewiston Area-Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties- Including the cities of Peck, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Winchester, Mohler, Nezperce, Waha, Craigmont, Gifford, Kamiah, Clarkston Heights, Lapwai, Culdesac, and Lewiston 222 PM PST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Peck, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Winchester, Mohler, Nezperce, Waha, Craigmont, Gifford, Kamiah, Clarkston Heights, Lapwai, Culdesac, and Lewiston. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines, leading to power outages. Areas of blowing and drifting snow is likely on the Camas Prairie. Travel will be difficult in exposed areas, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ044-071300- /O.NEW.KOTX.HW.W.0002.220107T1800Z-220108T0300Z/ Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Waterville, Mansfield, and Palisades 222 PM PST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Waterville, Mansfield, and Palisades, including parts of Highway 2. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines, leading to power outages. Expect areas of blowing and drifting snow. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ002-003-WAZ033>036-041-071300- /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.220107T1500Z-220108T0300Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-Washington Palouse-Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area-Wenatchee Area- Including the cities of Colfax, Quincy, Winchester, Worley, Cheney, Hayden, Ephrata, Wilbur, Ralston, Moscow, Cashmere, Othello, Coeur d'Alene, Uniontown, Tekoa, Odessa, Moses Lake, Rockford, Rosalia, Coulee City, Spokane, Creston, Grand Coulee, Coeur D'alene, Electric City, La Crosse, Lamona, Post Falls, Wenatchee, Harrington, Davenport, Entiat, Potlatch, Plummer, Genesee, Stratford, Oakesdale, Chelan, Pullman, Ritzville, and Coulee Dam 222 PM PST Thu Jan 6 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Colfax, Quincy, Winchester, Worley, Cheney, Hayden, Ephrata, Wilbur, Ralston, Moscow, Cashmere, Othello, Coeur d'Alene, Uniontown, Tekoa, Odessa, Moses Lake, Rockford, Rosalia, Coulee City, Spokane, Creston, Grand Coulee, Electric City, La Crosse, Lamona, Post Falls, Wenatchee, Harrington, Davenport, Entiat, Potlatch, Plummer, Genesee, Stratford, Oakesdale, Chelan, Pullman, Ritzville, Coulee Dam. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Anticipate patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ RF
2 follow-up statements
790 WWUS76 KOTX 071215 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 415 AM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 IDZ026-027-WAZ032-080300- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0002.220107T1800Z-220108T0300Z/ Lewiston Area-Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties- Including the cities of Peck, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Winchester, Mohler, Nezperce, Waha, Craigmont, Gifford, Kamiah, Clarkston Heights, Lapwai, Culdesac, and Lewiston 415 AM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Peck, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Winchester, Mohler, Nezperce, Waha, Craigmont, Gifford, Kamiah, Clarkston Heights, Lapwai, Culdesac, and Lewiston. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines, leading to power outages. Areas of blowing and drifting snow is likely on the Camas Prairie. Travel will be difficult in exposed areas, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ044-080300- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0002.220107T1800Z-220108T0300Z/ Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Waterville, Mansfield, and Palisades 415 AM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Waterville, Mansfield, and Palisades. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines, leading to power outages. Expect areas of blowing and drifting snow. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Roads may become drifted shut. Blizzard conditions are possible if rain does fall over the snow before winds increase. && $$ WAZ047-080300- /O.EXB.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.220107T1800Z-220108T0300Z/ Central Chelan County- Including the cities of Leavenworth, Telma, Dryden, Plain, Winton, and Peshastin 415 AM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts 45 to 65 mph expected. Strongest winds gusts will be along the higher benches and ridgetops. * WHERE...Leavenworth, Telma, Dryden, Plain, Winton, and Peshastin. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will lead to areas of blowing and drifting snow. Wind gusts will impact trees weighted down from recent heavy snows. Power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Roads may experience large snow drifts. && $$ WAZ041-080300- /O.EXT.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.220107T1800Z-220108T0300Z/ Wenatchee Area- Including the cities of Cashmere, Chelan, Entiat, and Wenatchee 415 AM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 65 mph expected. Strongest winds gusts will be along the higher benches and sporadically impact the lower river valleys. * WHERE...Cashmere, Chelan, Entiat, and Wenatchee. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will lead to areas of blowing and drifting snow. Wind gusts will impact trees weighted down from recent heavy snows. Power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Roads may experience large snow drifts. && $$ IDZ002-003-WAZ033>036-080300- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.220107T1500Z-220108T0300Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-Washington Palouse-Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area- Including the cities of Colfax, Quincy, Winchester, Worley, Cheney, Hayden, Ephrata, Wilbur, Ralston, Moscow, Othello, Coeur d'Alene, Uniontown, Tekoa, Odessa, Moses Lake, Rockford, Rosalia, Coulee City, Spokane, Creston, Grand Coulee, Coeur D'alene, Electric City, La Crosse, Lamona, Post Falls, Harrington, Davenport, Potlatch, Plummer, Genesee, Stratford, Oakesdale, Pullman, Ritzville, and Coulee Dam 415 AM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Colfax, Quincy, Winchester, Worley, Cheney, Hayden, Ephrata, Wilbur, Ralston, Moscow, Othello, Coeur d'Alene, Uniontown, Tekoa, Odessa, Moses Lake, Rockford, Rosalia, Coulee City, Spokane, Creston, Grand Coulee, Electric City, La Crosse, Lamona, Post Falls, Harrington, Davenport, Potlatch, Plummer, Genesee, Stratford, Oakesdale, Pullman, Ritzville, Coulee Dam. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Anticipate patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ SB
588 WWUS76 KOTX 080223 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 623 PM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 IDZ026-027-WAZ032-044-080600- /O.CAN.KOTX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220108T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220108T0600Z/ Lewiston Area-Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Peck, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Winchester, Mohler, Nezperce, Waha, Craigmont, Gifford, Kamiah, Clarkston Heights, Lapwai, Mansfield, Palisades, Waterville, Culdesac, and Lewiston 623 PM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Peck, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Winchester, Mohler, Nezperce, Waha, Craigmont, Gifford, Kamiah, Clarkston Heights, Lapwai, Mansfield, Palisades, Waterville, Culdesac, and Lewiston. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ IDZ002-003-WAZ033>036-080600- /O.EXT.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220108T0600Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-Washington Palouse-Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area- Including the cities of Colfax, Quincy, Winchester, Worley, Cheney, Hayden, Ephrata, Wilbur, Ralston, Moscow, Othello, Coeur d'Alene, Uniontown, Tekoa, Odessa, Moses Lake, Rockford, Rosalia, Coulee City, Spokane, Creston, Grand Coulee, Coeur D'alene, Electric City, La Crosse, Lamona, Post Falls, Harrington, Davenport, Potlatch, Plummer, Genesee, Stratford, Oakesdale, Pullman, Ritzville, and Coulee Dam 623 PM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Colfax, Quincy, Winchester, Worley, Cheney, Hayden, Ephrata, Wilbur, Ralston, Moscow, Othello, Coeur d'Alene, Uniontown, Tekoa, Odessa, Moses Lake, Rockford, Rosalia, Coulee City, Spokane, Creston, Grand Coulee, Electric City, La Crosse, Lamona, Post Falls, Harrington, Davenport, Potlatch, Plummer, Genesee, Stratford, Oakesdale, Pullman, Ritzville, Coulee Dam. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ WAZ041-047-080600- /O.EXT.KOTX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220108T0600Z/ Wenatchee Area-Central Chelan County- Including the cities of Leavenworth, Telma, Dryden, Plain, Cashmere, Chelan, Winton, Peshastin, Entiat, and Wenatchee 623 PM PST Fri Jan 7 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Leavenworth, Telma, Dryden, Plain, Cashmere, Chelan, Winton, Peshastin, Entiat, and Wenatchee. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Drifting snow is possible for some locations across roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CD
The office that day
Everything else NWS Spokane, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2:22 PM PST | Wind Advisory | OTX | Benewah, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce | 32 hr |
| Jan 6, 10:04 AM PST | Winter Storm Warning | OTX | Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Okanogan | 24 hr |
| Jan 6, 12:02 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | OTX | Adams, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan | 8 hr |
Nearby
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.