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High Wind Warning 10, NWS Anchorage, AK

August 29, 2020

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Aug 29, 2020, 4:48 PM AKDT. It took effect at Aug 30, 2020, 5:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for 17 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: Aug 29, 2020, 4:48 PM AKDT (00:48 UTC)
In effect from: Aug 30, 2020, 5:00 AM AKDT
Expired: Aug 30, 2020, 10:00 PM AKDT
In force: 17 hr
Issued by: NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

390 
WWAK72 PAFC 300048
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
448 PM AKDT Sat Aug 29 2020

AKZ161-301400-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0010.200830T2200Z-200831T0600Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
448 PM AKDT Sat Aug 29 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds becoming west 35 to 45 mph with gusts 60 to 
  75 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 10 PM AKDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds along the coast and through
  channeled terrain.

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.


&&

$$

AKZ181-301400-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0010.200830T1600Z-200831T0400Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
448 PM AKDT Sat Aug 29 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Alaska Peninsula.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, 
  and cause power outages. 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. Prepare for the possibility of
widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive.


&&

$$

AKZ185-301400-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0010.200830T1300Z-200830T1700Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
448 PM AKDT Sat Aug 29 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 9 AM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 50 to 70 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Dutch Harbor.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 9 AM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, 
  and cause power outages. 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. 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

4 follow-up statements

708 
WWAK72 PAFC 301224
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
424 AM AKDT Sun Aug 30 2020

AKZ161-310100-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0010.200830T2200Z-200831T0600Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
424 AM AKDT Sun Aug 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds becoming west 35 to 45 mph with gusts 60 to 
  75 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay. Highest winds expected south of King
  Salmon.

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 10 PM AKDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds along the coast and 
  through channeled terrain.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ181-310100-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0010.200830T1600Z-200831T0400Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
424 AM AKDT Sun Aug 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Alaska Peninsula.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, 
  and cause power outages. 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. Prepare for the possibility of
widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

AKZ185-301700-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0010.200830T1300Z-200830T1700Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
424 AM AKDT Sun Aug 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 50 to 70 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Dutch Harbor.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 9 AM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, 
  and cause power outages. 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. 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

159 
WWAK72 PAFC 301704
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
904 AM AKDT Sun Aug 30 2020

AKZ185-301815-
/O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200830T1700Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
904 AM AKDT Sun Aug 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have diminished below warning levels.

$$

AKZ161-310600-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0010.200830T2200Z-200831T0600Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
904 AM AKDT Sun Aug 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds becoming west 35 to 45 mph with gusts 60 to 
  75 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay. Highest winds expected south of King 
  Salmon.

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 10 PM AKDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds along the coast and 
  through channeled terrain.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ181-310400-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200831T0400Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
904 AM AKDT Sun Aug 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Alaska Peninsula.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, 
  and cause power outages. 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. 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

012 
WWAK72 PAFC 310345
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
745 PM AKDT Sun Aug 30 2020

AKZ181-310445-
/O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200831T0400Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
745 PM AKDT Sun Aug 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

The winds will remain gusty through the overnight, but will
continue slowly diminishing.

$$

AKZ161-310600-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200831T0600Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
745 PM AKDT Sun Aug 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay. Highest winds along the coast.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds along the coast and 
  through channeled terrain.

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

992 
WWAK72 PAFC 310551
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
951 PM AKDT Sun Aug 30 2020

AKZ161-310700-
/O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200831T0600Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
951 PM AKDT Sun Aug 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

Strong, gusty winds will continue along the coast, gradually
diminishing through the overnight, but will remain below warning
criteria. Coastal flooding will remain a threat into early Monday
morning.

$$

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.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Aug 29, 4:08 PM AKDT	High Wind Watch	AFC	12 hr
Aug 29, 6:47 PM AKDT	Coastal Flood Advisory	AFC	38 hr
Aug 30, 3:52 AM AKDT	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	9 days
Aug 30, 4:02 AM AKDT	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	36 hr
Aug 30, 12:47 PM AKDT	Flood Watch	AFC	52 hr
Aug 30, 3:48 PM AKDT	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	24 hr
Aug 30, 3:58 PM AKDT	Gale Warning	AFC	12 hr
Aug 30, 3:58 PM AKDT	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	36 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.