Alert archive / Alaska / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 12, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Nov 1, 2020, 4:53 AM AKST. It took effect at Nov 1, 2020, 3:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Nov 1, 2020, 4:53 AM AKST (13:53 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 1, 2020, 3:00 PM AKST
- Expired
- Nov 2, 2020, 12:00 PM AKST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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812 WWAK71 PAFC 011353 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 453 AM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020 AKZ131-020300- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0005.201102T0000Z-201103T0600Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0012.201102T0000Z-201102T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 453 AM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM AKST MONDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM AKST Monday. Gusty winds will continue to increase through the day and peak during the evening and overnight hours. Winds will remain gusty through at least Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the winds, very cold temperatures will also accompany the wind bringing wind chill values as low as 30 below zero, especially tonight into early Monday morning. Wind gusts to 55 mph are expected at the same time in the town of Valdez. 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. && $$ AKZ111-020300- /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0006.201102T0300Z-201102T1800Z/ Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon 453 AM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...From this evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may also accompany these strong winds. Wind chills near zero will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
6 follow-up statements
249 WWAK71 PAFC 011850 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 950 AM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020 AKZ111-020800- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0006.201102T0300Z-201102T1800Z/ /O.EXB.PAFC.HW.W.0012.201102T0300Z-201102T1800Z/ Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon 950 AM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...From 6 PM AKST this evening to 9 AM AKST Monday. Gusty winds will continue to increase through the day and peak during the evening and overnight hours. While the winds will gradually diminish on Monday, they will remain gusty through at least Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may also accompany these strong winds. Wind chills near zero will be possible. 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. && $$ AKZ131-020800- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0012.201102T0000Z-201102T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 950 AM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM AKST MONDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM AKST Monday. Gusty winds will continue to increase through the day and peak during the evening and overnight hours. Winds will remain gusty through at least Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the winds, very cold temperatures will also accompany the wind bringing wind chill values as low as 30 below zero, especially tonight into early Monday morning. Wind gusts to 55 mph are expected at the same time in the town of Valdez. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
811 WWAK71 PAFC 011910 CCA NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1010 AM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020 AKZ111-020800- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0006.201102T0300Z-201102T1800Z/ /O.EXB.PAFC.HW.W.0012.201102T0300Z-201102T1800Z/ Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon 1010 AM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...From 6 PM AKST this evening to 9 AM AKST Monday. Gusty winds will continue to increase through the day and peak during the evening and overnight hours. While the winds will gradually diminish on Monday, they will remain gusty through at least Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may also accompany these strong winds. Wind chills near zero will be possible. 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. && $$ AKZ131-020800- /O.COR.PAFC.HW.W.0012.201102T0000Z-201102T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 1010 AM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM AKST MONDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Northeast winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM AKST Monday. Gusty winds will continue to increase through the day and peak during the evening and overnight hours. Winds will remain gusty through at least Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the winds, very cold temperatures will also accompany the wind bringing wind chill values as low as 30 below zero, especially tonight into early Monday morning. Wind gusts to 55 mph are expected at the same time in the town of Valdez. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
117 WWAK71 PAFC 020051 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 351 PM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020 AKZ111-021400- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0012.201102T0300Z-201102T1800Z/ Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon 351 PM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...From 6 PM AKST this evening to 9 AM AKST Monday. Gusty winds will continue to increase through the day and peak during the evening and overnight hours. While the winds will gradually diminish on Monday, they will remain gusty through at least Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may also accompany these strong winds. Wind chills near zero will be possible. 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. && $$ AKZ131-021400- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-201102T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 351 PM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST MONDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Northeast winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM AKST Monday. Gusty winds will continue to increase through the day and peak during the evening and overnight hours. Winds will remain gusty through at least Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the winds, very cold temperatures will also accompany the wind bringing wind chill values as low as 30 below zero, especially tonight into early Monday morning. Wind gusts to 55 mph are expected at the same time in the town of Valdez. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
692 WWAK71 PAFC 021358 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 458 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020 AKZ111-022100- /O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-201102T2100Z/ Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon 458 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. Winds will diminish below Warning level this afternoon, but will remain very gusty. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may also accompany these strong winds. Wind chills near zero will be possible. 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. && $$ AKZ131-021800- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-201102T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 458 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Northeast winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning. The peak winds should taper off this morning, but conditions will remain very gusty. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the winds, very cold temperatures will also accompany the wind bringing wind chill values as low as 30 below zero. Wind gusts to 55 mph will continue this morning in the town of Valdez. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
229 WWAK71 PAFC 021807 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 907 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020 AKZ131-021915- /O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-201102T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 907 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THOMPSON PASS HAS EXPIRED... Winds peaked early this morning with warning level winds no longer expected. However, strong northeasterly winds of 40 to 55 mph will continue throughout the day. Wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph will also continue throughout the day in the town of Valdez. $$ AKZ111-022100- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-201102T2100Z/ Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon 907 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. Winds will diminish below Warning level this afternoon, but will remain very gusty. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may also accompany these strong winds. Wind chills near zero will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
168 WWAK71 PAFC 022103 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1203 PM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020 AKZ111-022215- /O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-201102T2100Z/ Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon 1203 PM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE MATANUSKA VALLEY HAS EXPIRED... Winds peaked early this morning with warning level winds no longer expected. However, strong northeasterly winds of 40 to 55 mph will continue through the afternoon and evening hours. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph are expected to persist through the day Tuesday. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 3:44 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Nov 1, 3:44 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Nov 1, 4:00 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 5 days | |
| Nov 1, 4:00 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 3 days | |
| Nov 1, 4:53 AM AKST | High Wind Watch | AFC | 5 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.