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High Wind Warning 9, NWS Juneau, AK

October 18, 2018

NWS Juneau, AK issued this high wind warning at Oct 18, 2018, 11:54 AM AKDT. It took effect at Oct 19, 2018, 6:40 AM AKDT. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued: Oct 18, 2018, 11:54 AM AKDT (19:54 UTC)
In effect from: Oct 19, 2018, 6:40 AM AKDT
Expired: Oct 19, 2018, 3:36 PM AKDT
In force: 9 hr
Issued by: NWS Juneau, AK

The text

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530 
WWAK77 PAJK 181954
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1154 AM AKDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...STORM FORCE LOW TO AFFECT SOUTHEAST ALASKA LATE THIS WEEK...

.A storm force low will enter the central Gulf of Alaska from the
south tonight. Storm force winds will accompany the associated 
front and spread over the eastern gulf late Thursday night into 
Friday morning. High wind gusts of 60 mph or higher are expected 
along the outer coast from Cape Spencer north to Cape Suckling
from Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

AKZ022-023-182100-
/O.CAN.PAJK.HW.A.0005.181019T1400Z-181019T2100Z/
Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area-
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Elfin Cove, Pelican, Sitka, 
and Port Alexander
1154 AM AKDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

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

High wind gusts are no longer expected. However, strong wind gusts
to 50 mph are still likely from Cape Decision north to Cape
Fairweather through Friday morning. 

$$

AKZ017-191000-
/O.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0005.181019T1400Z-181019T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0009.181019T1500Z-181020T0000Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-
Including the city of Yakutat
1154 AM AKDT Thu Oct 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM AKDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 4 PM AKDT Friday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...The outer coast from Cape Fairweather to Cape 
  Suckling.

* WINDS...Southeast winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph 
  possible. Shifting to the SW behind the front. 

* TIMING...Peak winds expected during late morning frontal 
  passage. 

* IMPACTS...Travel by aircraft or boat will become impractical. 
  Loose objects will be blown about and may become missile 
  hazards. Power outages may occur due to falling branches on 
  power lines. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts
of 58 MPH or more can lead to property damage

&&

$$

5 follow-up statements

987 
WWAK77 PAJK 190942
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
142 AM AKDT Fri Oct 19 2018

AKZ017-200000-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0009.181019T1500Z-181020T0000Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-
Including the city of Yakutat
142 AM AKDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...The outer coast from Cape Fairweather to Cape 
  Suckling, including Yakutat. 

* WINDS...Southeast winds increasing to 30 to 40 mph with gusts 
  to 65 mph. Shifting to the SW behind the front. 

* TIMING...Peak winds expected during late morning frontal 
  passage. 

* IMPACTS...Travel by aircraft or boat will become impractical. 
  Loose objects will be blown about and may become missile 
  hazards. Power outages may occur due to falling branches on 
  power lines. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts
of 58 MPH or more can lead to property damage

&&

$$

288 
WWAK77 PAJK 191308
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
508 AM AKDT Fri Oct 19 2018


AKZ018-200000-
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0010.181020T0000Z-181020T1200Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
508 AM AKDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
AKDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM AKDT
Saturday. 

* LOCATION...Near Skagway and along the Klondike Highway to White
  Pass.

* WINDS...Southwest winds increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts to
  60 mph and up to 70 mph near White Pass.

* TIMING...Peak winds are expected during the late evening hours
  of Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will become hazardous. Loose objects will be
  blown around. Improperly moored boats may break free. Power
  outages may occur and trees may be downed and block roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts
of 58 MPH or more can lead to property damage

&&

$$

AKZ017-200000-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0009.181019T1500Z-181020T0000Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-
Including the city of Yakutat
508 AM AKDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 
4 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...The outer coast from Cape Fairweather to Cape 
  Suckling, including Yakutat. 

* WINDS...Southeast winds increasing to 30 to 40 mph with gusts 
  to 65 mph. Shifting to the SW behind the front. 

* TIMING...Peak winds expected during late morning frontal 
  passage. 

* IMPACTS...Travel by aircraft or boat will become impractical. 
  Loose objects will be blown about and may become missile 
  hazards. Power outages may occur due to falling branches on 
  power lines. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts
of 58 MPH or more can lead to property damage

&&

$$

622 
WWAK77 PAJK 191440
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
640 AM AKDT Fri Oct 19 2018


AKZ022-023-192000-
/O.EXB.PAJK.HW.W.0009.181019T1440Z-181019T2000Z/
Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area-
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Elfin Cove, Pelican, Sitka, 
and Port Alexander
640 AM AKDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY...

The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until noon AKDT today. 

* LOCATION...The outer coast from Cape Fairweather to Cape
  Decision, including Elfin Cove and Sitka. 

* WINDS...Southeast wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. 
  Shifting to the SW behind the front. 

* TIMING...Peak winds expected during the early morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel by aircraft or boat will become impractical. 
  Loose objects will be blown about and may become missile 
  hazards. Power outages may occur due to falling branches on 
  power lines. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts
of 58 MPH or more can lead to property damage

&&

$$

AKZ017-200000-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0009.181019T1500Z-181020T0000Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-
Including the city of Yakutat
640 AM AKDT Fri Oct 19 2018

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

* LOCATION...The outer coast from Cape Fairweather to Cape 
  Suckling, including Yakutat. 

* WINDS...Southeast winds increasing to 30 to 40 mph with gusts 
  to 65 mph. Shifting to the SW behind the front. 

* TIMING...Peak winds expected during late morning frontal 
  passage. 

* IMPACTS...Travel by aircraft or boat will become impractical. 
  Loose objects will be blown about and may become missile 
  hazards. Power outages may occur due to falling branches on 
  power lines. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts
of 58 MPH or more can lead to property damage

&&

$$

AKZ018-200245-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0010.181020T0000Z-181020T1200Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
640 AM AKDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...Near Skagway and along the Klondike Highway to 
  White Pass. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts 
  to 60 mph and up to 70 mph near White Pass. 

* TIMING...Peak winds are expected during the late evening hours 
  of Friday. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will become hazardous. Loose objects will be 
  blown around. Improperly moored boats may break free. Power 
  outages may occur and trees may be downed and block roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts
of 58 MPH or more can lead to property damage

&&

$$

290 
WWAK77 PAJK 191940
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1140 AM AKDT Fri Oct 19 2018

AKZ022-023-192045-
/O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181019T2000Z/
Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area-
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Elfin Cove, Pelican, Sitka, 
and Port Alexander
1140 AM AKDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON AKDT TODAY...

High wind gusts have diminished. Strong wind gusts to 40 mph are
still possible through the afternoon. 

$$

AKZ017-200000-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181020T0000Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-
Including the city of Yakutat
1140 AM AKDT Fri Oct 19 2018

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

* LOCATION...The outer coast from Cape Fairweather to Cape 
  Suckling, including Yakutat. 

* WINDS...Southeast winds increasing to 30 to 40 mph with gusts 
  to 65 mph. Shifting to the SW behind the front. 

* TIMING...Peak winds expected during late morning frontal 
  passage. 

* IMPACTS...Travel by aircraft or boat will become impractical. 
  Loose objects will be blown about and may become missile 
  hazards. Power outages may occur due to falling branches on 
  power lines. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts
of 58 MPH or more can lead to property damage

&&

$$

AKZ018-200745-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0010.181020T0000Z-181020T1200Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
1140 AM AKDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...Near Skagway and along the Klondike Highway to 
  White Pass. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts 
  to 60 mph and up to 70 mph near White Pass. 

* TIMING...Peak winds are expected during the late evening hours 
  of Friday. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will become hazardous. Loose objects will be 
  blown around. Improperly moored boats may break free. Power 
  outages may occur and trees may be downed and block roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts
of 58 MPH or more can lead to property damage

&&

$$

418 
WWAK77 PAJK 192336
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
336 PM AKDT Fri Oct 19 2018

AKZ017-200045-
/O.CAN.PAJK.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181020T0000Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-
Including the city of Yakutat
336 PM AKDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

High winds have ended in the warning area. Maximum winds recorded
at the Yakutat airport were 55 mph. 

$$

AKZ018-201145-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0010.181020T0000Z-181020T1200Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
336 PM AKDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...Near Skagway and along the Klondike Highway to 
  White Pass. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts 
  to 60 mph and up to 70 mph near White Pass. 

* TIMING...Peak winds are expected during the late evening hours 
  of Friday. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will become hazardous. Loose objects will be 
  blown around. Improperly moored boats may break free. Power 
  outages may occur and trees may be downed and block roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts
of 58 MPH or more can lead to property damage

&&

$$

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Oct 18, 12:08 AM AKDT	Dense Fog Advisory	AJK	10 hr
Oct 18, 3:23 AM AKDT	Storm Warning	AJK	36 hr
Oct 18, 3:37 AM AKDT	Gale Warning	AJK	36 hr
Oct 18, 3:37 AM AKDT	Storm Warning	AJK	36 hr
Oct 18, 3:43 AM AKDT	Gale Warning	AJK	36 hr
Oct 18, 3:58 AM AKDT	Gale Warning	AJK	11 hr
Oct 18, 3:58 AM AKDT	Small Craft Advisory	AJK	36 hr
Oct 18, 3:13 PM AKDT	Gale Warning	AJK	48 hr
Oct 18, 3:13 PM AKDT	Small Craft Advisory	AJK	3 days
Oct 18, 3:13 PM AKDT	Storm Warning	AJK	24 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.