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High Wind Watch 13, NWS Anchorage, AK
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 3:56 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Oct 25, 3:56 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Oct 25, 3:56 AM AKDT | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Oct 25, 3:58 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Oct 25, 4:05 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Oct 25, 4:05 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 4 days | |
| Oct 25, 3:46 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Oct 25, 3:46 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 6 days | |
| Oct 25, 3:51 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 3 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.