Weather Alerts for Central Panhandle MountainsIssued by the National Weather Service |
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| 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 |
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| Effective: Sun, 12/14 1:57pm | Updated: Sun, 12/14 5:05pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 12/14 10:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
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* 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. |
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Areas Affected: Benewah, ID - Bonner, ID - Kootenai, ID - Latah, ID - Shoshone, ID |
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| Effective: Sun, 12/14 1:50pm | Updated: Sun, 12/14 5:05pm | Urgency: Future |
| Expires: Mon, 12/15 3:00am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Possible |
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* 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. |
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Areas Affected: Northern Panhandle - Central Panhandle Mountains - Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties - Northeast Mountains - Okanogan Highlands - Wenatchee Area - Central Chelan County - Western Chelan County |
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| Effective: Sun, 12/14 1:57pm | Updated: Sun, 12/14 5:05pm | Urgency: Future |
| Expires: Sun, 12/14 10:00pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Possible |
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* 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. |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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| CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS | ||
Areas Affected: Northern Panhandle - Central Panhandle Mountains |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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