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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Seattle, WA

December 13, 2024San Juan County, Washington

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Quillayute State, WA at 12:00Z on 2024-12-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Quillayute State, WA at 12:00Z on 2024-12-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 218 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 13, 1:08 PM PSTCoastal Flood WarningSEWSan Juan26 hr
Dec 13, 1:08 PM PSTCoastal Flood AdvisorySEW20 hr
Dec 13, 1:08 PM PSTHigh Surf AdvisorySEW27 hr
Dec 13, 1:57 PM PSTHigh Wind WarningSEW23 hr
Dec 13, 2:40 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW48 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.