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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Spokane, WA
NWS Spokane, WA issued this wind advisory at Dec 4, 2025, 10:58 AM PST for 8 counties in Washington; Benewah County, Latah County, Idaho. It took effect at Dec 5, 2025, 2:51 PM PST. It was in force for 16 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 4, 2025, 10:58 AM PST (18:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 5, 2025, 2:51 PM PST
- Expired
- Dec 6, 2025, 7:00 AM PST
- In force
- 16 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Spokane, WA
Counties Benewah County, ID, Latah County, ID, Adams County, WA, Asotin County, WA, Chelan County, WA, Douglas County, WA, Garfield County, WA, Grant County, WA, Spokane County, WA, Whitman County, WA
The radar
The Spokane radar (KOTX), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:02 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
Boise Airport, ID (KBOI), launched 12:00Z, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 420 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
- 1100 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 52 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 84 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 178 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
021 WWUS76 KOTX 041858 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 1058 AM PST Thu Dec 4 2025 WAZ032-041-044-051100- /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.251206T0300Z-251206T1500Z/ Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Number 1 Canyon, Number 2 Canyon, Clarkston, Chelan, Waterville, Entiat, Badger Mountain Road, Cashmere, Mansfield, Alpowa Summit, Wenatchee, Pomeroy, and Pangborn Airport 1058 AM PST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Westerly winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Number 1 Canyon, Number 2 Canyon, Clarkston, Chelan, Waterville, Entiat, Badger Mountain Road, Cashmere, Mansfield, Alpowa Summit, Wenatchee, Pomeroy, and Pangborn Airport. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 AM PST Saturday. * 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. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Butler
5 follow-up statements
767 WWUS76 KOTX 050756 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 1156 PM PST Thu Dec 4 2025 WAZ041-044-060030- /O.UPG.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.251206T0300Z-251206T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KOTX.HW.W.0003.251206T0300Z-251206T1500Z/ Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Chelan, Entiat, Number 2 Canyon, Cashmere, Pangborn Airport, Wenatchee, Badger Mountain Road, Mansfield, Number 1 Canyon, and Waterville 1156 PM PST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Chelan, Entiat, Number 2 Canyon, Cashmere, Pangborn Airport, Wenatchee, Badger Mountain Road, Mansfield, Number 1 Canyon, and Waterville. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will vary over short distances. Damaging wind gusts are most likely on the higher benches around Wenatchee and on the Waterville Plateau. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WAZ034-060030- /O.NEW.KOTX.HW.W.0003.251206T0300Z-251206T1500Z/ Moses Lake Area- Including the cities of Ephrata, Quincy, Moses Lake, and Othello 1156 PM PST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph west of Moses Lake. * WHERE...Mattawa, Beverly, Ephrata, Quincy * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong cross winds on Interstate 90 between George and Vantage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will vary over short distances. Damaging wind gusts are most likely west of the Moses Lake area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during a windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ003-WAZ033-060030- /O.EXA.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.251206T0300Z-251206T1500Z/ Idaho Palouse-Washington Palouse- Including the cities of Uniontown, Pullman, Potlatch, Oakesdale, Genesee, Plummer, Moscow, La Crosse, Rosalia, Tekoa, and Colfax 1156 PM PST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Uniontown, Pullman, Potlatch, Oakesdale, Genesee, Plummer, Moscow, La Crosse, Rosalia, Tekoa, and Colfax. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ WAZ032-060030- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.251206T0300Z-251206T1500Z/ Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties- Including the cities of Pomeroy, Alpowa Summit, and Clarkston 1156 PM PST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Pomeroy, Alpowa Summit, and Clarkston. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 AM PST Saturday. * 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. && $$ JW
005 WWUS76 KOTX 052056 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 1256 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025 WAZ034-041-044-061330- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0003.251206T0300Z-251206T1500Z/ Moses Lake Area-Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Cashmere, Number 1 Canyon, Badger Mountain Road, Wenatchee, Waterville, Othello, Mansfield, Number 2 Canyon, Ephrata, Entiat, Chelan, Pangborn Airport, Moses Lake, and Quincy 1256 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Cashmere, Number 1 Canyon, Badger Mountain Road, Wenatchee, Waterville, Othello, Mansfield, Number 2 Canyon, Ephrata, Entiat, Chelan, Pangborn Airport, Moses Lake, and Quincy. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during a windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ003-WAZ032-033-061330- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.251206T0300Z-251206T1500Z/ Idaho Palouse-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Including the cities of Alpowa Summit, Pomeroy, Rosalia, Colfax, Uniontown, Clarkston, Oakesdale, Moscow, Potlatch, Pullman, Tekoa, Plummer, La Crosse, and Genesee 1256 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Alpowa Summit, Pomeroy, Rosalia, Colfax, Uniontown, Clarkston, Oakesdale, Moscow, Potlatch, Pullman, Tekoa, Plummer, La Crosse, and Genesee. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Saturday. * 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. && $$ Butler
099 WWUS76 KOTX 052251 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 251 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025 WAZ034-041-044-061200- /O.CON.KOTX.HW.W.0003.251206T0300Z-251206T1500Z/ Moses Lake Area-Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Cashmere, Number 1 Canyon, Badger Mountain Road, Wenatchee, Waterville, Othello, Mansfield, Number 2 Canyon, Ephrata, Entiat, Chelan, Pangborn Airport, Moses Lake, and Quincy 251 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Cashmere, Number 1 Canyon, Badger Mountain Road, Wenatchee, Waterville, Othello, Mansfield, Number 2 Canyon, Ephrata, Entiat, Chelan, Pangborn Airport, Moses Lake, and Quincy. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during a windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ003-WAZ032-033-061200- /O.EXT.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.251205T2251Z-251206T1500Z/ Idaho Palouse-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Including the cities of Alpowa Summit, Pomeroy, Rosalia, Colfax, Uniontown, Clarkston, Oakesdale, Moscow, Potlatch, Pullman, Tekoa, Plummer, La Crosse, and Genesee 251 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Alpowa Summit, Pomeroy, Rosalia, Colfax, Uniontown, Clarkston, Oakesdale, Moscow, Potlatch, Pullman, Tekoa, Plummer, La Crosse, and Genesee. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Saturday. * 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. && $$ Butler
695 WWUS76 KOTX 061156 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 356 AM PST Sat Dec 6 2025 WAZ034-041-044-061500- /O.CAN.KOTX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-251206T1500Z/ /O.EXA.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-251206T1500Z/ Moses Lake Area-Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Moses Lake, Waterville, Ephrata, Number 2 Canyon, Pangborn Airport, Badger Mountain Road, Chelan, Entiat, Wenatchee, Number 1 Canyon, Cashmere, Mansfield, Quincy, and Othello 356 AM PST Sat Dec 6 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Moses Lake, Waterville, Ephrata, Number 2 Canyon, Pangborn Airport, Badger Mountain Road, Chelan, Entiat, Wenatchee, Number 1 Canyon, Cashmere, Mansfield, Quincy, and Othello. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ003-WAZ032-033-061500- /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-251206T1500Z/ Idaho Palouse-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse- Including the cities of Potlatch, Clarkston, Genesee, Rosalia, Plummer, Colfax, Tekoa, Uniontown, Pomeroy, Pullman, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Moscow, and Alpowa Summit 356 AM PST Sat Dec 6 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Potlatch, Clarkston, Genesee, Rosalia, Plummer, Colfax, Tekoa, Uniontown, Pomeroy, Pullman, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Moscow, and Alpowa Summit. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning. * 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. && $$ JCLEV
185 WWUS76 KOTX 061443 NPWOTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 643 AM PST Sat Dec 6 2025 IDZ003-WAZ032>034-041-044-061545- /O.EXP.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-251206T1500Z/ Idaho Palouse-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse-Moses Lake Area-Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau- Including the cities of Quincy, Oakesdale, Cashmere, Clarkston, Othello, Pullman, Plummer, Number 1 Canyon, Moscow, Tekoa, Genesee, La Crosse, Ephrata, Chelan, Pangborn Airport, Moses Lake, Potlatch, Colfax, Number 2 Canyon, Alpowa Summit, Mansfield, Pomeroy, Entiat, Wenatchee, Waterville, Uniontown, Badger Mountain Road, and Rosalia 643 AM PST Sat Dec 6 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... $$ OTX
The office that day
Everything else NWS Spokane, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 12:02 PM PST | Winter Storm Warning | OTX | Chelan | 52 hr |
| Dec 4, 12:02 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | OTX | Chelan | 25 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.