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High Wind Warning 20, NWS Anchorage, AK

December 10, 2017

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Dec 10, 2017, 3:25 PM AKST. It took effect at Dec 10, 2017, 10:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 4 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
Dec 10, 2017, 3:25 PM AKST (00:25 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 10, 2017, 10:00 PM AKST
Expired
Dec 11, 2017, 1:37 AM AKST
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

190 
WWAK71 PAFC 110025
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
325 PM AKST Sun Dec 10 2017

AKZ101-111400-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0022.171211T1200Z-171211T2000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0023.171211T1200Z-171211T1800Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
325 PM AKST Sun Dec 10 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM AKST MONDAY ALONG
TURNAGAIN ARM AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS...

The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 3 AM to 9 AM AKST Monday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...Along Turnagain Arm and higher elevations.

* WIND...Southeast wind 45 to 60 mph with gusts to 80 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase over the course of this evening,
  reaching warning level early Monday morning. Winds will diminish
  to below warning level by Monday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult. Trees may be blown over. 
  Loose debris can be moved and 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.

&&

$$

AKZ125-111400-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0022.171211T0900Z-171211T2000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0022.171211T0900Z-171211T1500Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
325 PM AKST Sun Dec 10 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM AKST
MONDAY THROUGH TURNAGAIN ARM AND PORTAGE VALLEY...

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 The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...Through Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley.

* WIND...East wind 50 to 65 mph with gusts to 85 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening, reaching warning
  level beginning late tonight and persisting into Monday morning.
  Winds will diminish to below warning level late Monday morning.
 
* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult. Trees may be blown over. 
  Loose debris can be moved and 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.

&&

$$

AKZ135-111400-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0022.171211T0600Z-171211T1500Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0022.171211T0700Z-171211T1100Z/
Southeast Prince William Sound-
Including the city of Cordova
325 PM AKST Sun Dec 10 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
AKST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 2 AM AKST
Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WIND...East wind 40 to 55 mph with gusts to 75 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening, reaching warning
  level late this evening and persisting into early Monday
  morning. Winds will then quickly diminish through Monday
  afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult. Trees may be blown over. 
  Loose debris can be moved and 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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
960 
WWAK71 PAFC 111037
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
137 AM AKST Mon Dec 11 2017

AKZ101-111500-
/O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0021.171211T1200Z-171211T1800Z/
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0023.171211T1200Z-171211T1800Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
137 AM AKST Mon Dec 11 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING ALONG TURNAGAIN ARM AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS...

* LOCATION...Along Turnagain Arm and higher elevations.

* WIND...Southeast wind 45 to 60 mph with gusts to 80 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase over the course of this evening, 
  reaching warning level late Sunday night. Winds will diminish 
  to below warning level by mid-morning Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult. Trees may be blown over. 
  Loose debris can be moved and 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.

&&

$$

AKZ125-111500-
/O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-171211T1500Z/
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-171211T1500Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
137 AM AKST Mon Dec 11 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST EARLY THIS
MORNING THROUGH TURNAGAIN ARM AND PORTAGE VALLEY...

* LOCATION...Through Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley.

* WIND...East wind 50 to 65 mph with gusts to 85 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening, reaching warning 
  level beginning late tonight and persisting into early Monday 
  morning. 

* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult. Trees may be blown over. 
  Loose debris can be moved and 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.

&&

$$

AKZ135-111500-
/O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-171211T1100Z/
/O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-171211T1500Z/
Southeast Prince William Sound-
Including the city of Cordova
137 AM AKST Mon Dec 11 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WIND...East wind 40 to 55 mph with gusts to 75 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening, reaching warning 
  level late this evening through early Monday morning. Winds 
  will then quickly diminish through the rest of Monday morning. 

* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult. Trees may be blown over. 
  Loose debris can be moved and 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
Dec 10, 3:10 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC37 hr
Dec 10, 3:10 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC5 days
Dec 10, 3:25 PM AKSTHigh Wind WarningAFC10 hr
Dec 10, 3:25 PM AKSTHigh Wind WarningAFC19 hr
Dec 10, 3:25 PM AKSTHigh Wind WarningAFC19 hr
Dec 11, 3:51 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC24 hr
Dec 11, 3:53 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC48 hr
Dec 11, 3:59 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC47 hr
Dec 11, 3:59 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC59 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.