Alert archive / Alaska / High Wind Watches in 2011

High Wind Watch 21, NWS Anchorage, AK

April 6, 2011

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind watch at Apr 6, 2011, 4:39 PM AKDT. It took effect at Apr 7, 2011, 9:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 6, 2011, 4:39 PM AKDT (00:39 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 7, 2011, 9:00 AM AKDT
Expired
Apr 7, 2011, 5:31 AM AKDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

507 
WWAK72 PAFC 070039
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
439 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

AKZ181-070800-
/X.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-110407T0800Z/
ALASKA PENINSULA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COLD BAY...SAND POINT
439 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT
TONIGHT...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT
TONIGHT. 

A STRONG LOW IN THE CENTRAL BERING WILL BRING DANGEROUS WINDS TO
THE ALASKA PENINSULA THROUGH MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. SOUTH WINDS OF 40
TO 60 MPH WITH GUSTS 80 TO 100 MPH ARE OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM.
WIND WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH BELOW WARNING LEVELS AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

PRELIMINARY REPORTS FROM FALSE PASS INDICATES STRUCTURAL DAMAGE
HAS OCCURRED TO TWO BUILDINGS. PLEASE TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS TO
PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY UNTIL CONDITIONS IMPROVE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ185-070600-
/X.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-110407T0600Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
439 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

A STRONG LOW IN THE CENTRAL BERING CONTINUES TO BRING DANGEROUS WINDS
TO THE EASTERN ALEUTIANS AND WILL PERSIST THROUGH THIS EVENING.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 45 TO 65 MPH WITH GUSTS 80 MPH WILL CONTINUE
THROUGH MID EVENING. WINDS WILL DIMINISH BELOW WARNING LEVELS BY
LATE EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ187-071345-
/X.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-110407T1500Z/
CENTRAL ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...ATKA AND ADAK
439 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT THURSDAY. 

A STRONG LOW IN THE CENTRAL BERING WILL CONTINUE TO BRING
DANGEROUS WINDS TO THE CENTRAL ALEUTIANS THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY
MORNING. SOUTHWEST WIND 50 TO 60 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 75 MPH WILL
SHIFT TO THE WEST TONIGHT. GUSTS WILL DIMINISH BELOW WARNING
LEVELS EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ195-071345-
/X.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0025.110407T0800Z-110407T2000Z/
PRIBILOF ISLANDS-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...SAINT PAUL
439 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON AKDT THURSDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON AKDT THURSDAY. 

AN INTENSE LOW WILL TRACK TO THE NORTH OF THE PRIBILOF ISLANDS
AFTER THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON. SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL RAPIDLY
INCREASE AFTER MIDNIGHT TO 60 TO 75 MPH WITH GUSTS 80 TO 100 MPH.
WINDS WILL DIMINISH TO BELOW WARNING LEVELS BY NOON THURSDAY.

WINDS OF 100 MPH ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. THIS
IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. PLEASE TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS AND STAY
INFORMED FOR ANY POSSIBLE UPDATES TO THE FORECAST. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ155-071345-
/X.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0021.110407T1700Z-110408T0800Z/
KUSKOKWIM DELTA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BETHEL...HOOPER BAY...NUNIVAK ISLAND
439 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING. 

WINDS WILL INCREASE AS A POWERFUL BERING SEA LOW APPROACHES THE
COAST THROUGH TOMORROW EVENING. SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL
INCREASE LATE THURSDAY MORNING TO 35 TO 55 MPH WITH POSSIBLE GUSTS
AS HIGH AS 75 MPH...MAINLY ALONG THE COAST...AND PERSIST THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY EVENING BEFORE WINDS BEGIN TO DIMINISH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLOSELY MONITOR THIS
WEATHER SITUATION. PREPARATION FOR THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS
WEATHER EVENT SHOULD BEGIN NOW. 

&&

$$

AKZ161-071345-
/X.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0021.110407T1700Z-110408T0800Z/
BRISTOL BAY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...KING SALMON...DILLINGHAM...NAKNEK...
PILOT POINT
439 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING ALONG THE COAST WEST OF DILLINGHAM...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING ALONG THE COAST WEST OF DILLINGHAM. 

WINDS WILL INCREASE AS A POWERFUL BERING SEA LOW APPROACHES THE
COAST THROUGH TOMORROW EVENING. SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL
INCREASE LATE THURSDAY MORNING TO 35 TO 55 MPH WITH POSSIBLE GUSTS
AS HIGH AS 75 MPH ALONG THE COAST WEST OF DILLINGHAM...AND PERSIST
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY EVENING BEFORE WINDS BEGIN TO DIMINISH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLOSELY MONITOR THIS
WEATHER SITUATION. PREPARATION FOR THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS
WEATHER EVENT SHOULD BEGIN NOW. 

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
069 
WWAK72 PAFC 070605
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
1005 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

AKZ185-070715-
/X.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-110407T0600Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
1005 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

SOUTHWEST WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW WARNING LEVELS. WINDS WILL
INCREASE AGAIN TOWARD MORNING...WITH GUSTS TO 70 MPH LIKELY BY MID
MORNING ON THURSDAY.

$$

AKZ181-070800-
/X.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-110407T0800Z/
ALASKA PENINSULA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COLD BAY...SAND POINT
1005 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT
TONIGHT...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT
TONIGHT. 

A STRONG LOW IN THE CENTRAL BERING WILL BRING DANGEROUS WINDS TO
THE ALASKA PENINSULA THROUGH MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. SOUTH WINDS OF
40 TO 60 MPH WITH GUSTS 80 TO 100 MPH ARE OCCURRING WITH THIS
STORM. WIND WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH BELOW WARNING LEVELS AFTER
MIDNIGHT.

PRELIMINARY REPORTS FROM FALSE PASS INDICATES STRUCTURAL DAMAGE
HAS OCCURRED TO TWO BUILDINGS. PLEASE TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS TO
PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY UNTIL CONDITIONS IMPROVE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ187-071500-
/X.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-110407T1500Z/
CENTRAL ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...ATKA AND ADAK
1005 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT THURSDAY. 

A STRONG LOW IN THE CENTRAL BERING WILL CONTINUE TO BRING
DANGEROUS WINDS TO THE CENTRAL ALEUTIANS THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY
MORNING. SOUTHWEST WIND 50 TO 60 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 75 MPH WILL
SHIFT TO THE WEST TONIGHT. GUSTS WILL DIMINISH BELOW WARNING
LEVELS EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ195-071915-
/X.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0025.110407T0800Z-110407T2000Z/
PRIBILOF ISLANDS-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...SAINT PAUL
1005 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT THURSDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT THURSDAY. 

AN INTENSE LOW WILL TRACK TO THE NORTH OF THE PRIBILOF ISLANDS
AFTER THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON. SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL RAPIDLY
INCREASE AFTER MIDNIGHT TO 60 TO 75 MPH WITH GUSTS 80 TO 100 MPH.
WINDS WILL DIMINISH TO BELOW WARNING LEVELS BY NOON THURSDAY.

WINDS OF 100 MPH ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE.
THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. PLEASE TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS AND
STAY INFORMED FOR ANY POSSIBLE UPDATES TO THE FORECAST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ155-071915-
/X.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0021.110407T1700Z-110408T0800Z/
KUSKOKWIM DELTA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BETHEL...HOOPER BAY...NUNIVAK ISLAND
1005 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM AKDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

A HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM AKDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING. 

WINDS WILL INCREASE AS A POWERFUL BERING SEA LOW APPROACHES THE
COAST THROUGH TOMORROW EVENING. SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL
INCREASE LATE THURSDAY MORNING TO 35 TO 55 MPH WITH POSSIBLE
GUSTS AS HIGH AS 75 MPH...MAINLY ALONG THE COAST...AND PERSIST
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY EVENING BEFORE WINDS BEGIN TO DIMINISH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLOSELY MONITOR THIS
WEATHER SITUATION. PREPARATION FOR THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS
WEATHER EVENT SHOULD BEGIN NOW.

&&

$$

AKZ161-071915-
/X.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0021.110407T1700Z-110408T0800Z/
BRISTOL BAY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...KING SALMON...DILLINGHAM...NAKNEK...
PILOT POINT
1005 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM AKDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

A HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM AKDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING. 

WINDS WILL INCREASE AS A POWERFUL BERING SEA LOW APPROACHES THE
COAST THROUGH TOMORROW EVENING. SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL
INCREASE LATE THURSDAY MORNING TO 35 TO 55 MPH WITH POSSIBLE
GUSTS AS HIGH AS 75 MPH ALONG THE COAST WEST OF DILLINGHAM...AND
PERSIST THROUGH LATE THURSDAY EVENING BEFORE WINDS BEGIN TO
DIMINISH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLOSELY MONITOR THIS
WEATHER SITUATION. PREPARATION FOR THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS
WEATHER EVENT SHOULD BEGIN NOW.

&&

$$
616 
WWAK72 PAFC 070607 CCA
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
1006 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

AKZ185-070715-
/X.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-110407T0600Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
1006 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

SOUTHWEST WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW WARNING LEVELS. WINDS WILL
INCREASE AGAIN TOWARD MORNING...WITH GUSTS TO 70 MPH LIKELY BY MID
MORNING ON THURSDAY.

$$

AKZ181-070800-
/X.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-110407T0800Z/
ALASKA PENINSULA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COLD BAY...SAND POINT
1006 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT
TONIGHT...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT
TONIGHT. 

A STRONG LOW IN THE CENTRAL BERING WILL BRING DANGEROUS WINDS TO
THE ALASKA PENINSULA THROUGH MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. SOUTH WINDS OF
40 TO 60 MPH WITH GUSTS 80 TO 100 MPH ARE OCCURRING WITH THIS
STORM. WIND WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH BELOW WARNING LEVELS AFTER
MIDNIGHT.

PRELIMINARY REPORTS FROM FALSE PASS INDICATES STRUCTURAL DAMAGE
HAS OCCURRED TO TWO BUILDINGS. PLEASE TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS TO
PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY UNTIL CONDITIONS IMPROVE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ187-071500-
/X.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-110407T1500Z/
CENTRAL ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...ATKA AND ADAK
1006 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT THURSDAY. 

A STRONG LOW IN THE CENTRAL BERING WILL CONTINUE TO BRING
DANGEROUS WINDS TO THE CENTRAL ALEUTIANS THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY
MORNING. SOUTHWEST WIND 50 TO 60 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 75 MPH WILL
SHIFT TO THE WEST TONIGHT. GUSTS WILL DIMINISH BELOW WARNING
LEVELS EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ195-071930-
/X.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0025.110407T0800Z-110407T2000Z/
PRIBILOF ISLANDS-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...SAINT PAUL
1006 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT THURSDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT THURSDAY. 

AN INTENSE LOW WILL TRACK TO THE NORTH OF THE PRIBILOF ISLANDS
AFTER THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON. SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL RAPIDLY
INCREASE AFTER MIDNIGHT TO 60 TO 75 MPH WITH GUSTS 80 TO 100 MPH.
WINDS WILL DIMINISH TO BELOW WARNING LEVELS BY NOON THURSDAY.

WINDS OF 100 MPH ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE.
THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. PLEASE TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS AND
STAY INFORMED FOR ANY POSSIBLE UPDATES TO THE FORECAST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ155-071930-
/X.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0021.110407T1700Z-110408T0800Z/
KUSKOKWIM DELTA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BETHEL...HOOPER BAY...NUNIVAK ISLAND
1006 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM AKDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

A HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM AKDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING. 

WINDS WILL INCREASE AS A POWERFUL BERING SEA LOW APPROACHES THE
COAST THROUGH TOMORROW EVENING. SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL
INCREASE LATE THURSDAY MORNING TO 35 TO 55 MPH WITH POSSIBLE
GUSTS AS HIGH AS 75 MPH...MAINLY ALONG THE COAST...AND PERSIST
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY EVENING BEFORE WINDS BEGIN TO DIMINISH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLOSELY MONITOR THIS
WEATHER SITUATION. PREPARATION FOR THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS
WEATHER EVENT SHOULD BEGIN NOW.

&&

$$

AKZ161-071930-
/X.COR.PAFC.HW.A.0021.110407T1700Z-110408T0800Z/
BRISTOL BAY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...KING SALMON...DILLINGHAM...NAKNEK...
PILOT POINT
1006 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM AKDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING ALONG THE COAST WEST OF DILLINGHAM...

A HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM AKDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING ALONG THE COAST WEST OF DILLINGHAM. 

WINDS WILL INCREASE AS A POWERFUL BERING SEA LOW APPROACHES THE
COAST THROUGH TOMORROW EVENING. SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL
INCREASE LATE THURSDAY MORNING TO 35 TO 55 MPH WITH POSSIBLE
GUSTS AS HIGH AS 75 MPH ALONG THE COAST WEST OF DILLINGHAM...AND
PERSIST THROUGH LATE THURSDAY EVENING BEFORE WINDS BEGIN TO
DIMINISH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLOSELY MONITOR THIS
WEATHER SITUATION. PREPARATION FOR THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS
WEATHER EVENT SHOULD BEGIN NOW.

&&

$$
347 
WWAK72 PAFC 070734
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
1134 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

AKZ181-070845-
/X.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-110407T0800Z/
ALASKA PENINSULA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COLD BAY...SAND POINT
1134 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH
WIND WARNING. 

SOUTHWEST WINDS HAVE DROPPED BELOW WARNING LEVELS. WINDS WILL
REMAIN STRONG...WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH PERSISTING THROUGHOUT THE
DAY THURSDAY.

$$

AKZ187-071500-
/X.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-110407T1500Z/
CENTRAL ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...ATKA AND ADAK
1134 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT THURSDAY. 

A STRONG LOW IN THE CENTRAL BERING WILL CONTINUE TO BRING
DANGEROUS WINDS TO THE CENTRAL ALEUTIANS THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY
MORNING. SOUTHWEST WIND 50 TO 60 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 75 MPH WILL
SHIFT TO THE WEST TONIGHT. GUSTS WILL DIMINISH BELOW WARNING
LEVELS EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ195-072000-
/X.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0025.110407T0800Z-110407T2000Z/
PRIBILOF ISLANDS-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...SAINT PAUL
1134 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT THURSDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT THURSDAY. 

AN INTENSE LOW WILL TRACK TO THE NORTH OF THE PRIBILOF ISLANDS THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON. SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL RAPIDLY INCREASE AFTER
MIDNIGHT TO 60 TO 75 MPH WITH GUSTS 80 TO 100 MPH. WINDS WILL
DIMINISH TO BELOW WARNING LEVELS BY NOON THURSDAY.

WINDS OF 100 MPH ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE.
THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. PLEASE TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS AND
STAY INFORMED FOR ANY POSSIBLE UPDATES TO THE FORECAST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ155-072045-
/X.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0021.110407T1700Z-110408T0800Z/
KUSKOKWIM DELTA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BETHEL...HOOPER BAY...NUNIVAK ISLAND
1134 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM AKDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

A HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM AKDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING. 

WINDS WILL INCREASE AS A POWERFUL BERING SEA LOW APPROACHES THE
COAST. SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE LATE THURSDAY
MORNING TO 35 TO 55 MPH WITH POSSIBLE GUSTS AS HIGH AS 75
MPH...MAINLY ALONG THE COAST...AND PERSIST THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
EVENING BEFORE WINDS BEGIN TO DIMINISH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLOSELY MONITOR THIS
WEATHER SITUATION. PREPARATION FOR THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS
WEATHER EVENT SHOULD BEGIN NOW.

&&

$$

AKZ161-072045-
/X.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0021.110407T1700Z-110408T0800Z/
BRISTOL BAY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...KING SALMON...DILLINGHAM...NAKNEK...
PILOT POINT
1134 PM AKDT WED APR 6 2011

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM AKDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING ALONG THE COAST WEST OF DILLINGHAM...

A HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM AKDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING ALONG THE COAST WEST OF DILLINGHAM. 

WINDS WILL INCREASE AS A POWERFUL BERING SEA LOW APPROACHES THE
COAST. SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE LATE THURSDAY
MORNING TO 35 TO 55 MPH WITH POSSIBLE GUSTS AS HIGH AS 75 MPH
ALONG THE COAST WEST OF DILLINGHAM...AND PERSIST THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY EVENING BEFORE WINDS BEGIN TO DIMINISH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLOSELY MONITOR THIS
WEATHER SITUATION. PREPARATION FOR THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS
WEATHER EVENT SHOULD BEGIN NOW.

&&

$$
614 
WWAK72 PAFC 071247
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
447 AM AKDT THU APR 7 2011

AKZ187-071400-
/X.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-110407T1500Z/
CENTRAL ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...ATKA AND ADAK
447 AM AKDT THU APR 7 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH
WIND WARNING. 

STRONGEST WINDS HAVE MOVED AWAY FROM THE CENTRAL ALEUTIANS...BUT
WEST WIND 40 TO 55 MPH ARE EXPECTED TO PERSIST THROUGH TONIGHT
BEFORE SLOWLY DIMINISHING.

$$

AKZ155-080200-
/X.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0021.110407T1700Z-110408T0800Z/
/X.EXB.PAFC.HW.W.0025.110407T1800Z-110408T0600Z/
KUSKOKWIM DELTA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BETHEL...HOOPER BAY...NUNIVAK ISLAND
447 AM AKDT THU APR 7 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 


KUSKOKWIM DELTA LATER THIS MORNING. SOUTH WIND 40 TO 55 MPH WITH
GUSTS INCREASING TO 75 MPH BY MID MORNING WILL CONTINUE INTO THE
EVENING. GUSTS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH BEFORE MIDNIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ161-080200-
/X.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0021.110407T1700Z-110408T0800Z/
/X.EXB.PAFC.HW.W.0025.110407T1800Z-110408T0600Z/
BRISTOL BAY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...KING SALMON...DILLINGHAM...NAKNEK...
PILOT POINT
447 AM AKDT THU APR 7 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING WEST OF DILLINGHAM...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

A STRONG LOW IN THE BERING WILL BRING DANGEROUS WIND TO THE
BRISTOL BAY COAST WEST OF DILLINGHAM THIS MORNING. SOUTH WIND 25
TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 75 MPH WILL DEVELOP WEST OF DILLINGHAM BY
MID MORNING AND PERSIST INTO THE EVENING. GUSTS ARE EXPECTED TO
DIMINISH BEFORE MIDNIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ185-072100-
/X.EXB.PAFC.HW.W.0025.110407T1500Z-110407T2100Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
447 AM AKDT THU APR 7 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH CHANNELED TERRAIN...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

A STRONG LOW IN THE CENTRAL BERING WILL BRING DANGEROUS WIND
TO THE EASTERN ALEUTIANS THIS MORNING. SOUTHWEST WIND 30 TO 50
MPH WITH GUSTS TO 75 MPH THROUGH CHANNELED TERRAIN WILL DIMINISH
EARLY THIS AFTERNOON TO 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH AS THE
LOW MOVES AWAY FROM THE AREA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ195-080000-
/X.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-110408T0000Z/
PRIBILOF ISLANDS-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...SAINT PAUL
447 AM AKDT THU APR 7 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON. 

A STRONG LOW MOVING ACROSS THE BERING WILL BRING DANGEROUS WIND TO
THE PRIBILOFS TODAY. SOUTHWEST WIND 50 TO 70 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 85
MPH WILL DECREASE TO 45 TO 60 MPH LATE IN THE AFTERNOON AS THE LOW
MOVES AWAY FROM THE AREA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$
831 
WWAK72 PAFC 071332 CCA
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
531 AM AKDT THU APR 7 2011

AKZ187-071445-
/X.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-110407T1500Z/
CENTRAL ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...ATKA AND ADAK
531 AM AKDT THU APR 7 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH
WIND WARNING. 

STRONGEST WINDS HAVE MOVED AWAY FROM THE CENTRAL ALEUTIANS...BUT
WEST WIND 40 TO 55 MPH ARE EXPECTED TO PERSIST THROUGH TONIGHT
BEFORE SLOWLY DIMINISHING.

$$

AKZ155-080300-
/X.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0021.110407T1700Z-110408T0800Z/
/X.COR.PAFC.HW.W.0025.110407T1800Z-110408T0600Z/
KUSKOKWIM DELTA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BETHEL...HOOPER BAY...NUNIVAK ISLAND
531 AM AKDT THU APR 7 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

A STRONG LOW IN THE BERING WILL BRING DANGEROUS WIND TO THE
KUSKOKWIM DELTA LATER THIS MORNING. SOUTH WIND 40 TO 55 MPH WITH
GUSTS INCREASING TO 75 MPH BY MID MORNING WILL CONTINUE INTO THE
EVENING. GUSTS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH BEFORE MIDNIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ161-080300-
/X.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0021.110407T1700Z-110408T0800Z/
/X.EXB.PAFC.HW.W.0025.110407T1800Z-110408T0600Z/
BRISTOL BAY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...KING SALMON...DILLINGHAM...NAKNEK...
PILOT POINT
531 AM AKDT THU APR 7 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING WEST OF DILLINGHAM...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

A STRONG LOW IN THE BERING WILL BRING DANGEROUS WIND TO THE
BRISTOL BAY COAST WEST OF DILLINGHAM THIS MORNING. SOUTH WIND 25
TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 75 MPH WILL DEVELOP WEST OF DILLINGHAM BY
MID MORNING AND PERSIST INTO THE EVENING. GUSTS ARE EXPECTED TO
DIMINISH BEFORE MIDNIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ185-072100-
/X.EXB.PAFC.HW.W.0025.110407T1500Z-110407T2100Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
531 AM AKDT THU APR 7 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH CHANNELED TERRAIN...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

A STRONG LOW IN THE CENTRAL BERING WILL BRING DANGEROUS WIND
TO THE EASTERN ALEUTIANS THIS MORNING. SOUTHWEST WIND 30 TO 50
MPH WITH GUSTS TO 75 MPH THROUGH CHANNELED TERRAIN WILL DIMINISH
EARLY THIS AFTERNOON TO 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH AS THE
LOW MOVES AWAY FROM THE AREA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ195-080000-
/X.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-110408T0000Z/
PRIBILOF ISLANDS-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...SAINT PAUL
531 AM AKDT THU APR 7 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON. 

A STRONG LOW MOVING ACROSS THE BERING WILL BRING DANGEROUS WIND TO
THE PRIBILOFS TODAY. SOUTHWEST WIND 50 TO 70 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 85
MPH WILL DECREASE TO 45 TO 60 MPH LATE IN THE AFTERNOON AS THE LOW
MOVES AWAY FROM THE AREA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 6, 4:00 PM AKDTHurricane Force Wind WarningAFC12 hr
Apr 6, 4:00 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC14 hr
Apr 6, 4:00 PM AKDTStorm WarningAFC82 min
Apr 6, 4:00 PM AKDTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC48 hr
Apr 6, 4:00 PM AKDTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC7 days
Apr 6, 4:55 PM AKDTWinter Storm WarningAFC27 hr
Apr 6, 5:22 PM AKDTHurricane Force Wind WarningAFC11 hr
Apr 7, 4:00 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC6 days
Apr 7, 4:00 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC12 hr
Apr 7, 4:00 AM AKDTStorm WarningAFC24 hr
Apr 7, 4:00 AM AKDTStorm WarningAFC24 hr
Apr 7, 4:00 AM AKDTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC24 hr
Apr 7, 4:00 AM AKDTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC48 hr
Apr 7, 6:10 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC10 hr

Nearby

High Wind Watches in Alaska, 2011Every high wind watch in 2011

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.