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High Wind Watch 13, NWS Anchorage, AK

October 25, 2017

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind watch at Oct 25, 2017, 4:21 AM AKDT. It took effect at Oct 26, 2017, 7:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 25, 2017, 4:21 AM AKDT (12:21 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 26, 2017, 7:00 AM AKDT
Expired
Oct 26, 2017, 4:00 PM AKDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

073 
WWAK71 PAFC 251221
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
421 AM AKDT Wed Oct 25 2017

AKZ101-260130-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0013.171026T1500Z-171027T0000Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
421 AM AKDT Wed Oct 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON ALONG TURNAGAIN ARM AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS...

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

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

* WIND...Southeast 35 to 55 mph with possible gusts to 80 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase rapidly Thursday morning. The
  strongest winds are expected by late morning into the early
  afternoon, with winds diminishing by mid afternoon.

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

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
929 
WWAK71 PAFC 260007
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
407 PM AKDT Wed Oct 25 2017

AKZ101-260115-
/O.CAN.PAFC.HW.A.0013.171026T1500Z-171027T0000Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
407 PM AKDT Wed Oct 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON ALONG
TURNAGAIN ARM AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS...

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

Strong winds are still expected to occur along Turnagain Arm and
Higher Elevations Thursday, however the potential for high winds
gusting up to 80 mph is now only expected to occur Thursday
morning and afternoon.

$$
604 
WWAK71 PAFC 260038 CCA
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
438 PM AKDT Wed Oct 25 2017

AKZ101-260115-
/O.COR.PAFC.HW.A.0013.171026T1500Z-171027T0000Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
438 PM AKDT Wed Oct 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON ALONG
TURNAGAIN ARM AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS...

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

Strong winds are still expected to occur along Turnagain Arm and
Higher Elevations Thursday, however prolonged warning level winds
are no longer expected.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 25, 3:56 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC36 hr
Oct 25, 3:56 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC12 hr
Oct 25, 3:56 AM AKDTStorm WarningAFC36 hr
Oct 25, 3:58 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC24 hr
Oct 25, 4:05 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC36 hr
Oct 25, 4:05 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC4 days
Oct 25, 3:46 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC12 hr
Oct 25, 3:46 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC6 days
Oct 25, 3:51 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC3 days

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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.