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High Wind Warning 15, NWS Anchorage, AK

November 21, 2017

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Nov 21, 2017, 11:10 AM AKST. It took effect at Nov 22, 2017, 9:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Nov 21, 2017, 11:10 AM AKST (20:10 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 22, 2017, 9:00 PM AKST
Expired
Nov 23, 2017, 6:00 PM AKST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

508 
WWAK72 PAFC 212010
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1110 AM AKST Tue Nov 21 2017

AKZ195-220915-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0015.171123T0600Z-171123T1800Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
1110 AM AKST Tue Nov 21 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM AKST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM Wednesday to 9 AM AKST
Thursday. 

* WIND...West wind 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 80 mph.

* TIMING...Winds rapidly increase Wednesday evening and continue
  through through Thursday morning before tapering down.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ181-220915-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0019.171123T1500Z-171124T0600Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
1110 AM AKST Tue Nov 21 2017

...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. 

* WIND...Northwest wind 50 to 65 mph with higher gusts to 80 mph 
  possible.

* TIMING...Winds increase rapidly Thursday morning and continue
  through the evening, then taper down Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property.

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. 

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
687 
WWAK72 PAFC 212249
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
149 PM AKST Tue Nov 21 2017

AKZ195-221500-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0015.171123T0600Z-171123T1800Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
149 PM AKST Tue Nov 21 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM WEDNESDAY TO
9 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WIND...West wind 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 80 mph.

* TIMING...Winds rapidly increase Wednesday evening and continue 
  through through Thursday morning before tapering down. 

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ181-221500-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0019.171123T1500Z-171124T0600Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
149 PM AKST Tue Nov 21 2017

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

* WIND...Northwest wind 50 to 65 mph with higher gusts to 80 mph 
  possible. 

* TIMING...Winds increase rapidly Thursday morning and continue 
  through the evening, then taper down Thursday night. 

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. 

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.

&&

$$
745 
WWAK72 PAFC 221144 CCA
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
244 AM AKST Wed Nov 22 2017

AKZ195-221500-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0015.171123T0600Z-171123T1800Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
244 AM AKST Wed Nov 22 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM WEDNESDAY TO
9 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WIND...West wind 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 80 mph.

* TIMING...Winds rapidly increase Wednesday evening and continue 
  through through Thursday morning before tapering down. 

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ181-221500-
/O.COR.PAFC.HW.A.0019.171123T1500Z-171124T0600Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
244 AM AKST Wed Nov 22 2017

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

* WIND...Northwest wind 50 to 65 mph with higher gusts to 80 mph 
  possible. 

* TIMING...Winds increase rapidly Thursday morning and continue 
  through the evening, then taper down Thursday night. 

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. 

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.

&&

$$
337 
WWAK72 PAFC 221307
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
407 AM AKST Wed Nov 22 2017

AKZ181-230215-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0019.171123T1500Z-171124T0600Z/
/O.EXB.PAFC.HW.W.0015.171123T1500Z-171124T0300Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
407 AM AKST Wed Nov 22 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Thursday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WIND...Northwest wind 50 to 70 mph with higher gusts to 90 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase rapidly Thursday morning and 
  continue through the evening, then taper down Thursday night. 

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ195-230215-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0015.171123T0600Z-171123T1800Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
407 AM AKST Wed Nov 22 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WIND...West wind 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 80 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will rapidly increase Wednesday evening and
  continue through Thursday morning before tapering down. 

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. 

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.

&&

$$
447 
WWAK72 PAFC 221957
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1057 AM AKST Wed Nov 22 2017

AKZ185-230900-
/O.EXB.PAFC.HW.W.0015.171123T1200Z-171124T0100Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
1057 AM AKST Wed Nov 22 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM AKST THURSDAY
FROM UNALASKA EAST...

The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 3 AM to 4 PM AKST Thursday. 

* LOCATION...From Unalaska east.

* WIND...Northwest wind 50 to 70 mph with higher gusts to 85 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase rapidly Thursday morning and
  continue into the afternoon, then taper down late Thursday
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ181-230900-
/O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0015.171123T1200Z-171124T0300Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
1057 AM AKST Wed Nov 22 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WIND...Northwest wind 50 to 70 mph with higher gusts to 90 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase rapidly early Thursday morning and
  continue through the evening, then taper down Thursday night. 

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ195-230900-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0015.171123T0600Z-171123T1800Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
1057 AM AKST Wed Nov 22 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WIND...West wind 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 80 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will rapidly increase Wednesday evening and 
  continue through Thursday morning before tapering down. 

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. 

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.

&&

$$
128 
WWAK72 PAFC 230007
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
307 PM AKST Wed Nov 22 2017

AKZ181-231530-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0015.171123T1200Z-171124T0300Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
307 PM AKST Wed Nov 22 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WIND...Northwest wind 50 to 70 mph with higher gusts to 90 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase rapidly early Thursday morning 
  and continue through the evening, then taper down Thursday 
  night. 

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ185-231530-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0015.171123T1200Z-171124T0100Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
307 PM AKST Wed Nov 22 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM AKST
THURSDAY FROM UNALASKA EAST...

* LOCATION...From Unalaska east.

* WIND...Northwest wind 50 to 70 mph with higher gusts to 85 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase rapidly Thursday morning and 
  continue into the afternoon, then taper down late Thursday 
  afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ195-231530-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0015.171123T0600Z-171123T1800Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
307 PM AKST Wed Nov 22 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WIND...West wind 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 80 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will rapidly increase evening and continue
  through Thursday morning before diminishing. 

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. 

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.

&&

$$
915 
WWAK72 PAFC 231357
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
457 AM AKST Thu Nov 23 2017

AKZ181-240300-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-171124T0300Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
457 AM AKST Thu Nov 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WIND...Northwest wind 50 to 70 mph with higher gusts to 90 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase rapidly early Thursday morning 
  and continue through the evening, then taper down Thursday 
  night. 

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ185-240100-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-171124T0100Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
457 AM AKST Thu Nov 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...From Unalaska east.

* WIND...Northwest wind 50 to 70 mph with higher gusts to 85 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase rapidly Thursday morning and 
  continue into the afternoon, then taper down late Thursday 
  afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ195-231800-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-171123T1800Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
457 AM AKST Thu Nov 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

* WIND...West wind 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 80 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will rapidly increase evening and continue 
  through Thursday morning before diminishing. 

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. 

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.

&&

$$
043 
WWAK72 PAFC 240046
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
346 PM AKST Thu Nov 23 2017

AKZ185-240200-
/O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-171124T0100Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
346 PM AKST Thu Nov 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have begun to decrease but gusty winds are expected through
the night.

$$

AKZ181-240300-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-171124T0300Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
346 PM AKST Thu Nov 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WIND...Northwest wind 50 to 70 mph with higher gusts to 90 mph.

* TIMING...Very strong winds will continue through the evening
  before diminishing through the night.
  

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. 

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.

&&

$$
299 
WWAK72 PAFC 240300
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
600 PM AKST Thu Nov 23 2017

AKZ181-240400-
/O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-171124T0300Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
600 PM AKST Thu Nov 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Gusty north winds will continue through the night, but the
strongest winds have now begun to diminish.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 20, 3:33 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC4 days
Nov 20, 3:33 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC12 hr
Nov 20, 3:34 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC24 hr
Nov 20, 3:48 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC72 hr
Nov 20, 3:48 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC4 days
Nov 21, 3:13 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC12 hr
Nov 21, 3:13 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC5 days
Nov 21, 3:13 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC60 hr
Nov 21, 3:54 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC36 hr
Nov 21, 11:10 AM AKSTHigh Wind WatchAFC17 hr
Nov 21, 2:07 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC49 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.