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High Wind Warning 11, NWS Anchorage, AK

October 1, 2020

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.

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 30, 5:43 PM AKDTFlood WatchAFC20 hr
Oct 1, 3:44 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC4 days
Oct 1, 3:49 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC36 hr
Oct 1, 3:49 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC4 days
Oct 1, 3:49 AM AKDTStorm WarningAFC36 hr
Oct 1, 3:58 AM AKDTHigh Wind WatchAFC12 hr
Oct 1, 1:13 PM AKDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAFC14 min
Oct 1, 1:20 PM AKDTFlood WatchAFC3 days
Oct 1, 1:31 PM AKDTAreal Flood WarningAFC47 hr
Oct 1, 3:09 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC37 hr
Oct 1, 3:09 PM AKDTStorm WarningAFC13 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.