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High Wind Warning 13, NWS Anchorage, AK

December 20, 2019

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Dec 20, 2019, 3:11 PM AKST. It took effect at Dec 21, 2019, 10:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 18 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 20, 2019, 3:11 PM AKST (00:11 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 21, 2019, 10:00 PM AKST
Expired
Dec 22, 2019, 4:00 PM AKST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

635 
WWAK72 PAFC 210011
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
311 PM AKST Fri Dec 20 2019

AKZ187-211515-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0007.191222T0600Z-191223T0200Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0013.191222T0700Z-191223T0100Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
311 PM AKST Fri Dec 20 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SATURDAY TO 4 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Aleutians.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Saturday to 4 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and damage property.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

AKZ185-211515-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0008.191222T1800Z-191223T0900Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
311 PM AKST Fri Dec 20 2019

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians including Nikolski, Unalaska, and
  Akutan.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris and damage property.
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are possible Sunday
  afternoon. Nikolski is the most exposed to this wind direction
  and will likely see the strongest winds. While this is not an 
  especially favorable wind direction for Unalaska and Akutan, 
  strong intermittent gusts are possible for these areas Sunday 
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high
wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates
on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a
safe location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/afc
4 follow-up statements
873 
WWAK72 PAFC 211300
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
400 AM AKST Sat Dec 21 2019

AKZ185-211400-
/O.CAN.PAFC.HW.A.0008.191222T1800Z-191223T0900Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
400 AM AKST Sat Dec 21 2019

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

Winds should stay below 75 mph, as strongest winds are now 
expected to stay north of the Eastern Aleutians. 

$$

AKZ187-220200-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0013.191222T0700Z-191223T0100Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
400 AM AKST Sat Dec 21 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Aleutians.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Saturday to 4 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and damage property.
  Travel will be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind. 

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/afc
022 
WWAK72 PAFC 220103
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
403 PM AKST Sat Dec 21 2019

AKZ187-221500-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0013.191222T0700Z-191223T0100Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
403 PM AKST Sat Dec 21 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Aleutians.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Saturday to 4 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and damage 
  property. Travel will be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/afc
975 
WWAK72 PAFC 221257
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
357 AM AKST Sun Dec 22 2019

AKZ187-230100-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191223T0100Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
357 AM AKST Sun Dec 22 2019

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

* WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Aleutians.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST today.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and damage property.
  Travel will be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of
widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/afc
442 
WWAK72 PAFC 230059
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
359 PM AKST Sun Dec 22 2019

AKZ187-230200-
/O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191223T0100Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
359 PM AKST Sun Dec 22 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Gusty winds will continue through the overnight hours before
dimishing tomorrow.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/afc

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 20, 3:09 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC59 hr
Dec 20, 3:09 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC36 hr
Dec 20, 3:11 PM AKSTHigh Wind WatchAFC13 hr
Dec 21, 3:28 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC47 hr
Dec 21, 3:28 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC12 hr
Dec 21, 3:28 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC47 hr
Dec 21, 3:29 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC60 hr
Dec 21, 3:38 AM AKSTHurricane Force Wind WarningAFC36 hr
Dec 21, 3:42 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC59 hr
Dec 21, 3:42 AM AKSTHurricane Force Wind WarningAFC36 hr
Dec 21, 3:42 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC47 hr
Dec 21, 3:42 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC72 hr
Dec 21, 2:54 PM AKSTHurricane Force Wind WarningAFC12 hr
Dec 21, 2:54 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC24 hr
Dec 21, 2:55 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC4 days
Dec 21, 2:55 PM AKSTHurricane Force Wind WarningAFC12 hr
Dec 21, 2:55 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC36 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.