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High Wind Warning 13, NWS Juneau, AK

October 26, 2012

NWS Juneau, AK issued this high wind warning at Oct 26, 2012, 4:40 AM AKDT. It took effect at Oct 26, 2012, 10:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 20 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 26, 2012, 4:40 AM AKDT (12:40 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 26, 2012, 10:00 PM AKDT
Expired
Oct 27, 2012, 6:14 PM AKDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Juneau, AK

The text

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

835 
WWAK77 PAJK 261240
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JUNEAU AK
440 AM AKDT FRI OCT 26 2012

AKZ025-262000-
/X.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0004.121027T0300Z-121028T1500Z/
/X.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0013.121027T0600Z-121028T1500Z/
JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU
440 AM AKDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
AKDT SUNDAY FOR DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JUNEAU HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM AKDT
SUNDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING...THE 60 MPH GUSTS WILL BEGIN AT ABOUT 10 PM.

* WINDS...GUSTS OF 60 MPH WILL OCCUR IN DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND
  DOUGLAS

* IMPACTS...PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE
  BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

IF YOU MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS...STAY ALERT FOR FLYING DEBRIS AND
DOORS SLAMMING SHUT.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR VESSELS ARE PROPERLY MOORED IN DOUGLAS
AND HARRIS HARBORS.

THESE WINDS COULD CAUSE BRANCHES TO FALL ONTO POWERLINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WARNING MEANS THAT HIGH WINDS ARE ALREADY OCCURRING OR
IMMINENT. THESE WINDS COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY.

THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY NOON AKDT TODAY OR SOONER IF
CONDITIONS WARRANT.

&&

$$

JBT
5 follow-up statements
144 
WWAK77 PAJK 261948
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JUNEAU AK
1148 AM AKDT FRI OCT 26 2012

AKZ025-270600-
/X.EXT.PAJK.HW.W.0013.121027T0600Z-121029T0000Z/
JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU
1148 AM AKDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM AKDT SUNDAY FOR DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS...

* TIMING...THE 60 MPH GUSTS WILL BEGIN AT ABOUT 10 PM.

* WINDS...GUSTS OF 60 MPH OR HIGHER WILL OCCUR IN DOWNTOWN JUNEAU
  AND DOUGLAS

* IMPACTS...PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD 
  BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND. 

IF YOU MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS...STAY ALERT FOR FLYING DEBRIS AND
DOORS SLAMMING SHUT.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR VESSELS ARE PROPERLY MOORED IN DOUGLAS
AND HARRIS HARBORS.

THESE WINDS COULD CAUSE BRANCHES TO FALL ONTO POWERLINES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WARNING MEANS THAT HIGH WINDS ARE ALREADY OCCURRING OR
IMMINENT. THESE WINDS COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY.

THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 10 PM AKDT TONIGHT OR SOONER IF
CONDITIONS WARRANT.

&&

$$
355 
WWAK77 PAJK 270547
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JUNEAU AK
947 PM AKDT FRI OCT 26 2012

AKZ025-271400-
/X.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0013.121027T0600Z-121029T0000Z/
JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU
947 PM AKDT FRI OCT 26 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY FOR 
DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS...

* TIMING...THE STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL INCREASE OVERNIGHT. THE
  MOST FAVORABLE AND PERSISTENT GUSTS ARE EXPECTED SATURDAY
  MORNING.

* WINDS...GUSTS OF 60 MPH OR HIGHER WILL OCCUR IN DOWNTOWN 
  JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS. 

* IMPACTS...LOSS OF POWER TO DUE DOWNED LINES OR DAMAGE FROM WIND
  BLOWN OBJECTS.

PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE BLOWN
AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

MARINERS WITH VESSELS IN DOUGLAS AND HARRIS HARBORS SHOULD ENSURE
THAT THEIR VESSELS ARE PROPERLY SECURED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WARNING MEANS THAT HIGH WINDS ARE ALREADY OCCURRING OR
IMMINENT. THESE WINDS COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY.

THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 5 AM AKDT SATURDAY OR SOONER IF
CONDITIONS WARRANT.

&&

$$

BEZENEK
837 
WWAK77 PAJK 271224
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JUNEAU AK
424 AM AKDT SAT OCT 27 2012

AKZ025-280000-
/X.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-121029T0000Z/
JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU
424 AM AKDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY...

* TIMING...THE STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL INCREASE TODAY. THE MOST
  FAVORABLE AND PERSISTENT GUSTS ARE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON AND
  EVENING.

* WINDS...GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH WILL OCCUR IN DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND
  DOUGLAS.

* IMPACTS...LOSS OF POWER TO DUE DOWNED LINES OR DAMAGE FROM 
  WIND BLOWN OBJECTS. 

PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE BLOWN
AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

MARINERS WITH VESSELS IN DOUGLAS AND HARRIS HARBORS SHOULD ENSURE
THAT THEIR VESSELS ARE PROPERLY SECURED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WARNING MEANS THAT HIGH WINDS ARE ALREADY OCCURRING OR
IMMINENT. THESE WINDS COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY.

THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 4 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON OR SOONER
IF CONDITIONS WARRANT.

&&

$$

RWT
210 
WWAK77 PAJK 272335
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JUNEAU AK
335 PM AKDT SAT OCT 27 2012

AKZ025-281300-
/X.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-121029T0000Z/
JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU
335 PM AKDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY...

* TIMING...THE STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON.
  THE MOST FAVORABLE AND PERSISTENT GUSTS ARE EXPECTED THIS
  EVENING INTO TONIGHT.

* WINDS...GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH WILL OCCUR IN DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND 
  DOUGLAS. 

* IMPACTS...LOSS OF POWER DUE TO DOWNED LINES OR DAMAGE FROM WIND
  BLOWN OBJECTS.

PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE BLOWN
AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

MARINERS WITH VESSELS IN DOUGLAS AND HARRIS HARBORS SHOULD ENSURE
THAT THEIR VESSELS ARE PROPERLY SECURED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WARNING MEANS THAT HIGH WINDS ARE ALREADY OCCURRING OR
IMMINENT. THESE WINDS COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY.

THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 5 AM AKDT SUNDAY OR SOONER IF
CONDITIONS WARRANT.

&&

$$
488 
WWAK77 PAJK 280214
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JUNEAU AK
614 PM AKDT SAT OCT 27 2012


AKZ025-280315-
/X.CAN.PAJK.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-121029T0000Z/
JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU
614 PM AKDT SAT OCT 27 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

AT THIS TIME CONDITIONS FOR A TAKU EVENT ARE NOT DEVELOPING TO
PRODUCE WINDS GUSTS OF 60 MPH. WINDS GUSTS OF 40 TO 50 MPH ARE
STILL EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING AND INTO SUNDAY
MORNING FOR DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS WITH A FEW HIGHER GUSTS
POSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT. PEOPLE ARE STILL URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS
THAT COULD BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND. MARINERS WITH
VESSELS IN DOUGLAS AND HARRIS HARBORS SHOULD STILL ENSURE THAT
THEIR VESSELS ARE PROPERLY SECURED.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 25, 4:00 PM AKDTGale WarningAJK60 hr
Oct 25, 4:00 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK6 days
Oct 26, 4:00 AM AKDTGale WarningAJK36 hr
Oct 26, 4:00 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK48 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.