Weather Alerts for Central Panhandle Mountains

Issued by the National Weather Service

Wind Advisory  WIND ADVISORY   Wind Advisory
CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS

Areas Affected:
Coeur d'Alene Area - Idaho Palouse - Lewiston Area - Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties - Northeast Blue Mountains - Washington Palouse - Moses Lake Area - Upper Columbia Basin - Spokane Area - Waterville Plateau
Effective: Sun, 12/14 1:57pm Updated: Sun, 12/14 5:05pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 12/14 10:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest
winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible and up to 70
mph isolated gusts in higher terrain.

* WHERE...Craigmont, Coeur d'Alene, Peola, Pullman, Harrington,
Spokane Valley, La Crosse, Coulee City, Peck, Plummer, Colfax,
Moses Lake, Kamiah, Ephrata, Odessa, Fairfield, Gifford, Mountain
Road, Waterville, Culdesac, Lewiston Grade, Anatone, Lapwai,
Tekoa, Rockford, Cheney, Genesee, Potlatch, Post Falls, Grand
Coulee, Oakesdale, Nezperce, Winchester, Badger Mountain Road,
Cloverland Road, Othello, Ritzville, Moscow, Davenport, Downtown
Spokane, Uniontown, Lewiston, Quincy, Creston, Airway Heights,
Rosalia, Worley, Soldiers Meadow Road, Hayden, Mansfield, and
Wilbur.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 4 PM Monday to 6 AM PST
Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through
Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around
unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power
outages may result.

Information:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.

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

Flood Watch  FLOOD WATCH   Flood Watch
CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS

Areas Affected:
Benewah, ID - Bonner, ID - Kootenai, ID - Latah, ID - Shoshone, ID
Effective: Sun, 12/14 1:50pm Updated: Sun, 12/14 5:05pm Urgency: Future
Expires: Mon, 12/15 3:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Possible

 
Details:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of North Idaho, including the following
counties, Benewah, Bonner, Kootenai, Latah and Shoshone.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are
running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is an increased risk of rock and mud slides in areas of
steep terrain and near burn scars, especially in areas with
saturated soils from previous recent rainfall.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

High Wind Watch  HIGH WIND WATCH   High Wind Watch
CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS

Areas Affected:
Northern Panhandle - Central Panhandle Mountains - Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties - Northeast Mountains - Okanogan Highlands - Wenatchee Area - Central Chelan County - Western Chelan County
Effective: Sun, 12/14 1:57pm Updated: Sun, 12/14 5:05pm Urgency: Future
Expires: Sun, 12/14 10:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Possible

 
Details:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible. Isolated wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible in higher
terrain areas.

* WHERE...Fourth Of July Pass, Wenatchee, Wauconda, St. Maries,
Plain, Springdale-Hunters Road, Cashmere, Mullan, Deer Park,
Kettle Falls, Wallace, Newport, Orin-Rice Road, Lookout Pass,
Metaline, Sherman Pass, Pangborn Airport, Athol, Entiat, Ione,
Flowery Trail Road, Fernwood, Boulder Creek Road, Northport,
Colville, Chewelah, Stehekin, Number 1 Canyon, Clark Fork, Dobson
Pass, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Alpowa Summit, Pinehurst, Highway
20 Wauconda Summit, Fruitland, Republic, Pomeroy, Holden Village,
Metaline Falls, Inchelium, Chesaw Road, Sandpoint, Osburn, Bonners
Ferry, Tiger, Priest River, Stevens Pass, Eastport, Clarkston,
Chelan, Kellogg, Number 2 Canyon, and Leavenworth.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In areas with saturated soils from previous
recent rainfall, trees and power lines could see higher impacts.

Information:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.

High Wind Watch  HIGH WIND WATCH   High Wind Watch
CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS

Areas Affected:
Coeur d'Alene Area - Idaho Palouse - Lewiston Area - Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties - Northeast Blue Mountains - Washington Palouse - Moses Lake Area - Upper Columbia Basin - Spokane Area - Waterville Plateau
Effective: Sun, 12/14 1:57pm Updated: Sun, 12/14 5:05pm Urgency: Future
Expires: Sun, 12/14 10:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Possible

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest
winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible and up to 70
mph isolated gusts in higher terrain.

* WHERE...Craigmont, Coeur d'Alene, Peola, Pullman, Harrington,
Spokane Valley, La Crosse, Coulee City, Peck, Plummer, Colfax,
Moses Lake, Kamiah, Ephrata, Odessa, Fairfield, Gifford, Mountain
Road, Waterville, Culdesac, Lewiston Grade, Anatone, Lapwai,
Tekoa, Rockford, Cheney, Genesee, Potlatch, Post Falls, Grand
Coulee, Oakesdale, Nezperce, Winchester, Badger Mountain Road,
Cloverland Road, Othello, Ritzville, Moscow, Davenport, Downtown
Spokane, Uniontown, Lewiston, Quincy, Creston, Airway Heights,
Rosalia, Worley, Soldiers Meadow Road, Hayden, Mansfield, and
Wilbur.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 4 PM Monday to 6 AM PST
Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through
Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around
unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power
outages may result.

Information:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.

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

Special Weather Statement  SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT   Special Weather Statement
CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS

Areas Affected:
Northern Panhandle - Central Panhandle Mountains
Effective: Sun, 12/14 9:19am Updated: Sun, 12/14 5:05pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Mon, 12/15 10:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Observed

 
Details:
A very active weather pattern will occur in the Idaho Panhandle
next week. On Monday and Tuesday another round of rain arrives
with rises again on rivers and streams. Several area rivers and
small streams are expected to be near bankfull with minor flooding
possible. Southwest winds gusting 30 to 40 mph develop Monday
evening. Then several rounds of mountain snow and windy
conditions arrive Tuesday night into Wednesday and will continue
through the week. Winds Tuesday night into Wednesday have
potential for scattered tree damage and power outages with gusts
50 mph or stronger. Snow levels may fall to the valley floors at
times. The wet pattern will keep river and stream levels elevated
through the week. Those living or have travel plans in northern
Idaho should be prepared for impactful weather next week.

Special Weather Statement  SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT   Special Weather Statement
CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS

Areas Affected:
Coeur d'Alene Area - Idaho Palouse - Lewiston Area - Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties - Northeast Blue Mountains - Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties - Washington Palouse - Moses Lake Area - Upper Columbia Basin - Spokane Area - Northeast Mountains - Okanogan Highlands - Wenatchee Area - Okanogan Valley - Waterville Plateau
Effective: Sun, 12/14 9:19am Updated: Sun, 12/14 5:05pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Mon, 12/15 10:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Observed

 
Details:
An active weather pattern is expected next week with the greatest
impacts being gusty west to southwest winds. First round of winds
will arrive Monday with gusts 30 to 45 mph. Localized power
outages and tree damage will be a concern.  A stronger system
arrives Tuesday night into Wednesday with gusts 40 to 65 mph.
Due to the saturated grounds and strength of the winds, widespread
tree damage and power outages are a growing concern for Tuesday
night into Wednesday. Please continue to monitor the forecast and
plan accordingly.

CoCoRaHS (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network) Station Number: ID-GM-5 Live Lightning Map - USA Boise Skywarn Spotter ID: DO21 AlertID Southwestern Weather Network
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