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High Wind Warning 17, NWS Anchorage, AK

November 25, 2017

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Nov 25, 2017, 4:35 AM AKST. It took effect at Nov 25, 2017, 4:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 37 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Nov 25, 2017, 4:35 AM AKST (13:35 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 25, 2017, 4:00 PM AKST
Expired
Nov 27, 2017, 4:36 AM AKST
In force
37 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

677 
WWAK72 PAFC 251335
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
435 AM AKST Sat Nov 25 2017

AKZ185-260245-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0020.171126T0900Z-171127T0900Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0017.171126T0900Z-171127T0900Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
435 AM AKST Sat Nov 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT
AKST SUNDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to midnight
AKST Sunday night. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...The Eastern Aleutians.

* WIND...West winds 50 to 65 mph with gusts to 90 mph. The 
  strongest winds are expected to occur overnight Saturday night 
  and Sunday morning. 

* TIMING...Southwest winds will increase rapidly this evening with
  gusts to 75 mph developing around midnight. Winds will turn more
  westerly and continue to increase in strength through the early
  morning hours with sustained winds increasing to 50 to 65 mph by 
  Sunday morning with gusts up to 90 mph. Winds will then begin to
  slowly weaken beginning late Sunday evening. 

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ187-260245-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0020.171126T0100Z-171127T0100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0017.171126T0100Z-171127T0100Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
435 AM AKST Sat Nov 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM
AKST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM AKST
Sunday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...The Central Aleutians.

* WIND...West to Northwest 60 to 75 mph with gusts to 100 mph.
 
* TIMING...Southerly winds will gradually build through the day
  today then turn southwest and increase to around 50 mph with
  gusts of 75 mph by late afternoon. Stronger west to northwest
  winds will push in during the late evening with sustained winds
  of 60 to 75 mph and gusts up to 100 mph continuing through the
  overnight hours. Winds will diminish gradually through the day
  Sunday but are not expected to drop back below warning levels
  until late 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
892 
WWAK72 PAFC 260106
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
406 PM AKST Sat Nov 25 2017

AKZ185-261415-
/O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0017.171126T0900Z-171127T1300Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
406 PM AKST Sat Nov 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM
AKST MONDAY...

* LOCATION...The Eastern Aleutians.

* WIND...West winds 50 to 65 mph with gusts to 90 mph. Gusts as
  high as 100 mph are also possible, with the strongest winds  
  expected overnight tonight into Sunday morning.

* TIMING...Southwest winds will increase rapidly this evening with
  gusts to 75 mph developing around midnight. There may be a brief
  lull in the winds on Sunday afternoon as winds shift to
  northwesterly however these winds are then expected to redevelop
  by early evening and persist into the late evening. Winds will
  then begin to slowly weaken early Monday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ187-261415-
/O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171127T0900Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
406 PM AKST Sat Nov 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* LOCATION...The Central Aleutians.

* WIND...West to Northwest 60 to 75 mph with gusts to 100 mph. The
  strongest winds are expected late this evening into early Sunday
  morning.

* TIMING...Southwesterly winds will continue increasing to 50 mph
  with gusts of 75 mph this evening. Stronger west to northwest
  winds will push in during the late evening with sustained winds
  of 60 to 75 mph and gusts up to 100 mph continuing through the
  overnight hours. High winds will then continue through the day
  Sunday before beginning to gradually diminish during the evening
  hours.

* 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.

&&

$$
385 
WWAK72 PAFC 260632
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
932 PM AKST Sat Nov 25 2017

AKZ185-261945-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0017.171126T0900Z-171127T1300Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
932 PM AKST Sat Nov 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKST MONDAY...

* LOCATION...The Eastern Aleutians.

* WIND...West winds 50 to 65 mph with gusts to 90 mph. Gusts as 
  high as 100 mph are also possible, with the strongest winds 
  expected overnight tonight into Sunday morning. 

* TIMING...Southwest winds will increase rapidly this evening 
  with gusts to 75 mph developing around midnight. There may be 
  a brief lull in the winds on Sunday afternoon as winds shift 
  to northwesterly however these winds are then expected to 
  redevelop by early evening and persist into the late evening. 
  Winds will then begin to slowly weaken early Monday morning. 

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ187-261945-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171127T0900Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
932 PM AKST Sat Nov 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* LOCATION...The Central Aleutians.

* WIND...West to Northwest 60 to 75 mph with gusts to 100 mph. A
  few gusts approaching 120 mph are possible during the peak of
  the storm. The strongest winds are expected late this evening
  into early Sunday morning. 

* TIMING...Southwesterly winds will continue increasing to 50 
  mph with gusts of 75 mph this evening. Stronger west to 
  northwest winds will push in during the late evening with 
  sustained winds of 60 to 75 mph and gusts up to 100 mph 
  continuing through the overnight hours. High winds will then 
  continue through the day Sunday before beginning to gradually 
  diminish during the evening hours. 

* 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 261322
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
422 AM AKST Sun Nov 26 2017

AKZ185-270300-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171127T1300Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
422 AM AKST Sun Nov 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKST MONDAY...

* LOCATION...The Eastern Aleutians.

* WIND...West winds 50 to 65 mph with gusts to 90 mph. Gusts as
  high as 100 mph are also possible, with the strongest winds
  expected now through late morning. 

* TIMING...Gusty winds will persist throughout the day today, 
  with a brief lull in the winds on this afternoon as the winds 
  shift to northwesterly. However, these winds are then expected 
  to redevelop by early evening and persist into the late evening.
  Winds will then begin to slowly weaken early Monday morning. 

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ187-270300-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171127T0900Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
422 AM AKST Sun Nov 26 2017

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

* LOCATION...The Central Aleutians.

* WIND...West to Northwest 60 to 75 mph with gusts to 100 mph. A
  few gusts approaching 120 mph are possible during the peak of
  the storm. The strongest winds are expected now through late
  this morning.

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds of 60 to 75 mph and gusts up to
  100 mph continuing through late this morning. High winds will
  then continue through today before beginning to gradually 
  diminish during the evening hours. 

* 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.

&&

$$
986 
WWAK72 PAFC 270008
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
308 PM AKST Sun Nov 26 2017

AKZ185-271500-
/O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171127T1800Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
308 PM AKST Sun Nov 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WIND...West 50 to 65 mph with gusts to 85 mph. 

* TIMING...Wind gusts will stay around 75 mph through the evening
  before intensifying again early Monday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ187-270900-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171127T0900Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
308 PM AKST Sun Nov 26 2017

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

* WIND...West 50 to 60 mph with gusts to 75 mph. 

* TIMING...High winds will diminish through the evening hours. 

* 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.

&&

$$
925 
WWAK72 PAFC 270820
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1120 PM AKST Sun Nov 26 2017

AKZ187-270930-
/O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171127T0900Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
1120 PM AKST Sun Nov 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Anchorage has cancelled the High
Wind Warning. 

Warning level winds have subsided as the system over the eastern
Bering tracked further eastward.

$$

AKZ185-271800-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171127T1800Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
1120 PM AKST Sun Nov 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WIND...West 50 to 65 mph with gusts to 85 mph.

* TIMING...Wind gusts will stay around 75 mph through the 
  evening before intensifying again early Monday morning. 

* 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.

&&

$$
039 
WWAK72 PAFC 270848
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1148 PM AKST Sun Nov 26 2017

AKZ185-271800-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171127T1800Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
1148 PM AKST Sun Nov 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WIND...West 50 to 65 mph with gusts to 85 mph.

* TIMING...Wind gusts will stay around 75 mph through the 
  evening before intensifying again early Monday morning. 

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ187-272200-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0021.171127T2200Z-171128T1800Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
1148 PM AKST Sun Nov 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Tuesday
morning. 

* LOCATION...The Central Aleutians.

* WIND...Northwest winds 50 to 65 mph with gusts to 85 mph
  possible. The strongest winds are expected to occur Monday
  evening through early Tuesday morning.

* TIMING...Northwest winds are expected to increase significantly
  late Monday afternoon, possibly to warning level beginning 
  Monday evening and persisting through early Tuesday morning. 
  Winds will then begin to slowly weaken later Tuesday morning.

* 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. 

&&

$$
855 
WWAK72 PAFC 271336
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
436 AM AKST Mon Nov 27 2017

AKZ185-271445-
/O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-171127T1800Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
436 AM AKST Mon Nov 27 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Anchorage has cancelled the High
Wind Warning. 

Warning level winds have subsided as the system over the eastern
Bering tracked further eastward.

$$

AKZ187-280300-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0021.171127T2200Z-171128T1800Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0018.171127T2100Z-171128T1800Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
436 AM AKST Mon Nov 27 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM AKST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 AM AKST Tuesday.
The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...The Central Aleutians.

* WIND...Northwest winds 50 to 65 mph with gusts to 85 mph
  possible. The strongest winds are expected to occur this 
  evening through early Tuesday morning. 

* TIMING...Northwest winds are expected to increase significantly
  late this afternoon. Winds will then begin to slowly weaken 
  Tuesday morning. 

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 24, 3:25 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC61 hr
Nov 24, 3:25 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC24 hr
Nov 24, 3:25 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC24 hr
Nov 24, 3:25 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC48 hr
Nov 24, 3:26 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC61 hr
Nov 24, 3:55 PM AKSTHigh Wind WatchAFC13 hr
Nov 25, 3:51 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC35 hr
Nov 25, 3:51 AM AKSTHurricane Force Wind WarningAFC48 hr
Nov 25, 3:51 AM AKSTHurricane Force Wind WarningAFC3 days
Nov 25, 3:51 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC3 days
Nov 25, 3:51 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC12 hr
Nov 25, 3:52 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC48 hr
Nov 25, 3:52 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC64 hr
Nov 25, 4:37 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC35 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.