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High Wind Warning 12, NWS Anchorage, AK

November 1, 2020

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.

The area

The counties it named.

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

The text

As transmitted.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 1, 3:44 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC24 hr
Nov 1, 3:44 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC48 hr
Nov 1, 4:00 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC5 days
Nov 1, 4:00 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC3 days
Nov 1, 4:53 AM AKSTHigh Wind WatchAFC5 hr

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Sources

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