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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this wind advisory at Dec 13, 2024, 1:57 PM PST for San Juan County, Washington. It took effect at Dec 14, 2024, 1:00 AM PST. It was in force for 15 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 13, 2024, 1:57 PM PST (21:57 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 14, 2024, 1:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Dec 14, 2024, 4:00 PM PST
- In force
- 15 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 21:56 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 12:00Z, 10.0 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 466 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 21 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 218 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 252 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
826 WWUS76 KSEW 132157 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 157 PM PST Fri Dec 13 2024 WAZ516-141200- /O.NEW.KSEW.HW.W.0008.241214T0600Z-241214T2100Z/ North Coast- Including the cities of Clearwater, Queets, Beaver, Ozette, Neah Bay, La Push, and Forks 157 PM PST Fri Dec 13 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...North Coast. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 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. && $$ WAZ001-503-506-507-510-517-141200- /O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.241214T0900Z-241215T0000Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Everett and Vicinity-Admiralty Inlet Area-Central Coast- Including the cities of Port Townsend, Burlington, Everett, Sedro-Woolley, Mount Vernon, Marysville, Bellingham, Lynnwood, Friday Harbor, Edmonds, Aberdeen, Hoquiam, and Anacortes 157 PM PST Fri Dec 13 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, Central Coast, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, Western Whatcom County, and Everett and Vicinity. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected along the central coast, the Admiralty Inlet area, and the San Juans. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 27
5 follow-up statements
571 WWUS76 KSEW 141132 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 332 AM PST Sat Dec 14 2024 WAZ516-141945- /O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-241214T2100Z/ North Coast- Including the cities of Beaver, Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, and Queets 332 AM PST Sat Dec 14 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...North Coast. * WHEN...Until 1 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. && $$ WAZ001-503-506-507-510-517-141945- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-241215T0000Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Everett and Vicinity-Admiralty Inlet Area-Central Coast- Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville, Port Townsend, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam 332 AM PST Sat Dec 14 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County, Everett and Vicinity, Admiralty Inlet Area and Central Coast. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
324 WWUS76 KSEW 141453 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 653 AM PST Sat Dec 14 2024 WAZ516-142100- /O.CON.KSEW.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-241214T2100Z/ North Coast- Including the cities of Ozette, Clearwater, Beaver, La Push, Neah Bay, Queets, and Forks 653 AM PST Sat Dec 14 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...North Coast. * WHEN...Until 1 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. && $$ WAZ509-511-558-559-142300- /O.EXA.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-241215T0000Z/ Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area-Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Tacoma, Bremerton, Seattle, Shelton, and Silverdale 653 AM PST Sat Dec 14 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Hood Canal Area, Bremerton and Vicinity, Seattle and Vicinity, and Tacoma Area. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ001-503-506-507-510-517-142300- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-241215T0000Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Everett and Vicinity-Admiralty Inlet Area-Central Coast- Including the cities of Everett, Hoquiam, Lynnwood, Friday Harbor, Port Townsend, Aberdeen, Burlington, Edmonds, Marysville, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Bellingham, and Anacortes 653 AM PST Sat Dec 14 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, Central Coast, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, Western Whatcom County, and Everett 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 vehicles. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 41
917 WWUS76 KSEW 142039 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 1239 PM PST Sat Dec 14 2024 WAZ516-142145- /O.CAN.KSEW.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-241214T2100Z/ North Coast- Including the cities of Clearwater, Beaver, Forks, Ozette, Queets, Neah Bay, and La Push 1239 PM PST Sat Dec 14 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... High wind warning criteria is no longer being met, but will be replaced with a wind advisory for ongoing gusty conditions through this afternoon. $$ WAZ001-503-506-507-510-517-150000- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-241215T0000Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Everett and Vicinity-Admiralty Inlet Area-Central Coast- Including the cities of Burlington, Marysville, Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Bellingham, Lynnwood, Friday Harbor, Sedro-Woolley, Edmonds, Everett, Mount Vernon, Port Townsend, and Anacortes 1239 PM PST Sat Dec 14 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, Central Coast, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, Western Whatcom County, and Everett 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 vehicles. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ509-511-558-559-150000- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-241215T0000Z/ Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area-Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Seattle, Shelton, Tacoma, Silverdale, and Bremerton 1239 PM PST Sat Dec 14 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * WHERE...Hood Canal Area, Bremerton and Vicinity, Seattle and Vicinity, and Tacoma Area. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 21
556 WWUS76 KSEW 142042 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 1242 PM PST Sat Dec 14 2024 WAZ516-150000- /O.EXA.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-241215T0000Z/ North Coast- Including the cities of Clearwater, Beaver, Forks, Ozette, Queets, Neah Bay, and La Push 1242 PM PST Sat Dec 14 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...North 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 vehicles. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ001-503-506-507-510-517-150000- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-241215T0000Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Everett and Vicinity-Admiralty Inlet Area-Central Coast- Including the cities of Burlington, Marysville, Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Bellingham, Lynnwood, Friday Harbor, Sedro-Woolley, Edmonds, Everett, Mount Vernon, Port Townsend, and Anacortes 1242 PM PST Sat Dec 14 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, Central Coast, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, Western Whatcom County, and Everett and Vicinity. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WAZ509-511-558-559-150000- /O.CON.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-241215T0000Z/ Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area-Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Seattle, Shelton, Tacoma, Silverdale, and Bremerton 1242 PM PST Sat Dec 14 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * WHERE...Hood Canal Area, Bremerton and Vicinity, Seattle and Vicinity, and Tacoma Area. * 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 vehicles. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 21
982 WWUS76 KSEW 142341 NPWSEW URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 341 PM PST Sat Dec 14 2024 WAZ001-503-506-507-509>511-516-517-558-559-150045- /O.EXP.KSEW.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-241215T0000Z/ San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Everett and Vicinity-Tacoma Area-Admiralty Inlet Area-Hood Canal Area-North Coast-Central Coast-Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Clearwater, Burlington, Marysville, Sedro-Woolley, Edmonds, Silverdale, Ozette, Mount Vernon, La Push, Anacortes, Aberdeen, Shelton, Friday Harbor, Bremerton, Neah Bay, Port Townsend, Hoquiam, Tacoma, Beaver, Forks, Seattle, Bellingham, Everett, Lynnwood, and Queets 341 PM PST Sat Dec 14 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... Winds have eased below advisory levels but will remain breezy throughout the rest of the afternoon, therefore the advisory will expire. $$ 21
The office that day
Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 1:08 PM PST | Coastal Flood Warning | SEW | San Juan | 26 hr |
| Dec 13, 1:08 PM PST | Coastal Flood Advisory | SEW | 20 hr | |
| Dec 13, 1:08 PM PST | High Surf Advisory | SEW | 27 hr | |
| Dec 13, 1:57 PM PST | High Wind Warning | SEW | 23 hr | |
| Dec 13, 2:40 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 48 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.