Alert archive / Alaska / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 11, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Oct 1, 2020, 3:51 PM AKDT. It took effect at Oct 2, 2020, 4:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for 10 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
- Oct 1, 2020, 3:51 PM AKDT (23:51 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 2, 2020, 4:00 AM AKDT
- Expired
- Oct 2, 2020, 1:31 PM AKDT
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
655 WWAK71 PAFC 012351 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 351 PM AKDT Thu Oct 1 2020 AKZ101-125-021400- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0004.201002T1200Z-201003T0200Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0011.201002T1200Z-201003T0200Z/ Anchorage-Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, Eklutna, Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 351 PM AKDT Thu Oct 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM AKDT FRIDAY FOR TURNAGAIN ARM AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS INCLUDING EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM AND THROUGH PORTAGE VALLEY... * WHAT...East winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Turnagain Arm and Higher elevations, including eastern Turnagain Arm and through Portage Valley. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds will arrive to Portage Valley and eastern Turnagain Arm early Friday morning before reaching western Turnagain Arm and the Anchorage Hillside area by midday. Winds are expected to peak around midday Friday, then gradually diminish to below warning criteria by late afternoon Friday. However, winds near lower Hillside and downtown Anchorage will be from the southeast at 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph through Friday afternoon. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
3 follow-up statements
363 WWAK71 PAFC 020816 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1216 AM AKDT Fri Oct 2 2020 AKZ101-022130- /O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0011.201002T1800Z-201003T0200Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 1216 AM AKDT Fri Oct 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM AKDT THIS EVENING ALONG TURNAGAIN ARM AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS... * WHAT...East winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Turnagain Arm and higher elevations of Anchorage, including the upper Hillside. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will steadily increase during the morning hours and peak early to mid afternoon on Friday. Gusty winds will also develop at lower elevations Friday afternoon and evening. Most areas near sea level can expect gusts of 25 to 35 mph, though there may be a few stronger gusts in Eagle River and lower hillside of Anchorage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ125-022000- /O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0011.201002T1200Z-201002T2000Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 1216 AM AKDT Fri Oct 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO NOON AKDT TODAY THROUGH PORTAGE VALLEY AND EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM... * WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Portage Valley and east Turnagain Arm. * WHEN...From 4 AM early this morning to noon AKDT today. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will steadily increase overnight and peak Friday morning. The strongest winds will be in Portage Valley. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
343 WWAK71 PAFC 022004 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1204 PM AKDT Fri Oct 2 2020 AKZ125-022115- /O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-201002T2000Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 1204 PM AKDT Fri Oct 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED THROUGH PORTAGE VALLEY AND EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM... Some gusty winds will continue through the night but should be slowly diminishing from here on out. $$ AKZ101-030200- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-201003T0200Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 1204 PM AKDT Fri Oct 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS EVENING ALONG TURNAGAIN ARM AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS... * WHAT...East winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Turnagain Arm and higher elevations of Anchorage, including the upper Hillside. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will steadily increase during the morning hours and peak early to mid afternoon on Friday. Gusty winds will also develop at lower elevations Friday afternoon and evening. Most areas near sea level can expect gusts of 25 to 35 mph, though there may be a few stronger gusts in Eagle River and lower hillside of Anchorage. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
293 WWAK71 PAFC 022131 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 131 PM AKDT Fri Oct 2 2020 AKZ101-022245- /O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-201003T0200Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 131 PM AKDT Fri Oct 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED ALONG TURNAGAIN ARM AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS... Maximum wind gusts in Turnagain Arm and higher elevations are now expected to be in the 45 to 65 mph range. Therefore the high wind warning has been cancelled. Southeast winds gusting to to 35 mph are still expected to move over the Anchorage bowl later this afternoon. $$ 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 | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 5:43 PM AKDT | Flood Watch | AFC | 20 hr | |
| Oct 1, 3:44 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 4 days | |
| Oct 1, 3:49 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Oct 1, 3:49 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 4 days | |
| Oct 1, 3:49 AM AKDT | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Oct 1, 3:58 AM AKDT | High Wind Watch | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Oct 1, 1:13 PM AKDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AFC | 14 min | |
| Oct 1, 1:20 PM AKDT | Flood Watch | AFC | 3 days | |
| Oct 1, 1:31 PM AKDT | Areal Flood Warning | AFC | 47 hr | |
| Oct 1, 3:09 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 37 hr | |
| Oct 1, 3:09 PM AKDT | Storm Warning | AFC | 13 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.