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2025 [KOTX] SPOKANE High Wind (HW) Watch (A) Number 1

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Storm Based Warning History

489 
WWUS76 KOTX 241137
NPWOTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
337 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025

WAZ032-250000-
/O.NEW.KOTX.HW.A.0001.250225T1500Z-250226T0200Z/
Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-
Including the cities of Clarkston, Pomeroy, and Alpowa Summit
337 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Pomeroy and Alpowa Summit.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated ground from recent rains may 
  contribute to heightened potential for falling trees and power 
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

GKOCH
180 
WWUS76 KOTX 241932
NPWOTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1132 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025

WAZ032-250345-
/O.UPG.KOTX.HW.A.0001.250225T1500Z-250226T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KOTX.HW.W.0001.250225T1200Z-250226T0200Z/
Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-
Including the cities of Pomeroy, Alpowa Summit, and Clarkston
1132 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Pomeroy, Alpowa Summit.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and may cause power 
  outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated ground from recent rains may 
  contribute to heightened potential for falling trees and power 
  outages.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ003-WAZ033-035-036-044-250345-
/O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.250225T1200Z-250226T0200Z/
Idaho Palouse-Washington Palouse-Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane
Area-Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Ritzville, Uniontown, La Crosse, Spokane
Valley, Airway Heights, Mansfield, Coulee City, Grand Coulee,
Moscow, Genesee, Davenport, Badger Mountain Road, Creston,
Wilbur, Downtown Spokane, Waterville, Fairfield, Tekoa, Rockford,
Plummer, Odessa, Colfax, Cheney, Harrington, Potlatch, Rosalia,
Pullman, and Oakesdale
1132 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ritzville, Uniontown, La Crosse, Spokane Valley, Airway 
  Heights, Mansfield, Coulee City, Grand Coulee, Moscow, Genesee, 
  Davenport, Badger Mountain Road, Creston, Wilbur, Downtown 
  Spokane, Waterville, Fairfield, Tekoa, Rockford, Plummer, Odessa, 
  Colfax, Cheney, Harrington, Potlatch, Rosalia, Pullman, and 
  Oakesdale.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated ground from recent rains may 
  contribute to heightened potential for falling trees and power 
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

JW
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489 
WWUS76 KOTX 241137
NPWOTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
337 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025

WAZ032-250000-
/O.NEW.KOTX.HW.A.0001.250225T1500Z-250226T0200Z/
Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-
Including the cities of Clarkston, Pomeroy, and Alpowa Summit
337 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Pomeroy and Alpowa Summit.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated ground from recent rains may 
  contribute to heightened potential for falling trees and power 
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

GKOCH
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180 
WWUS76 KOTX 241932
NPWOTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1132 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025

WAZ032-250345-
/O.UPG.KOTX.HW.A.0001.250225T1500Z-250226T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KOTX.HW.W.0001.250225T1200Z-250226T0200Z/
Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-
Including the cities of Pomeroy, Alpowa Summit, and Clarkston
1132 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Pomeroy, Alpowa Summit.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and may cause power 
  outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated ground from recent rains may 
  contribute to heightened potential for falling trees and power 
  outages.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ003-WAZ033-035-036-044-250345-
/O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0003.250225T1200Z-250226T0200Z/
Idaho Palouse-Washington Palouse-Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane
Area-Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Ritzville, Uniontown, La Crosse, Spokane
Valley, Airway Heights, Mansfield, Coulee City, Grand Coulee,
Moscow, Genesee, Davenport, Badger Mountain Road, Creston,
Wilbur, Downtown Spokane, Waterville, Fairfield, Tekoa, Rockford,
Plummer, Odessa, Colfax, Cheney, Harrington, Potlatch, Rosalia,
Pullman, and Oakesdale
1132 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ritzville, Uniontown, La Crosse, Spokane Valley, Airway 
  Heights, Mansfield, Coulee City, Grand Coulee, Moscow, Genesee, 
  Davenport, Badger Mountain Road, Creston, Wilbur, Downtown 
  Spokane, Waterville, Fairfield, Tekoa, Rockford, Plummer, Odessa, 
  Colfax, Cheney, Harrington, Potlatch, Rosalia, Pullman, and 
  Oakesdale.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated ground from recent rains may 
  contribute to heightened potential for falling trees and power 
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

JW

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