Alert archive / Alaska / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 13, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Nov 3, 2020, 3:46 PM AKST. It took effect at Nov 4, 2020, 6:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 13 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 3, 2020, 3:46 PM AKST (00:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 4, 2020, 6:00 PM AKST
- Expired
- Nov 5, 2020, 6:39 AM AKST
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
915 WWAK71 PAFC 040046 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 346 PM AKST Tue Nov 3 2020 AKZ131-041400- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0007.201105T0600Z-201105T1800Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0013.201105T0600Z-201105T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 346 PM AKST Tue Nov 3 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM AKST THURSDAY THROUGH THOMPSON PASS.. * WHAT...Northeast winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...THOMPSON PASS. * WHEN...From 9 PM Wednesday to 9 AM AKST Thursday. * 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 up to 50 mph are expected 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
5 follow-up statements
514 WWAK71 PAFC 041353 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 453 AM AKST Wed Nov 4 2020 AKZ131-050300- /O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0013.201105T0300Z-201105T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 453 AM AKST Wed Nov 4 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM AKST THURSDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Northeast winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...THOMPSON PASS. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the winds, very cold temperatures will accompany the wind bringing wind chill values as low as 30 below zero. Wind gusts up to 55 mph are expected in the town of Valdez. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
523 WWAK71 PAFC 050025 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 325 PM AKST Wed Nov 4 2020 AKZ131-051330- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0013.201105T0300Z-201105T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 325 PM AKST Wed Nov 4 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THURSDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Northeast winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...THOMPSON PASS. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Thursday. * 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 accompany the wind bringing wind chill values as low as 30 below zero. Wind gusts up to 55 mph are expected 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
073 WWAK71 PAFC 050425 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 725 PM AKST Wed Nov 4 2020 AKZ131-051800- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-201105T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 725 PM AKST Wed Nov 4 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...THOMPSON PASS. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the winds, very cold temperatures will accompany the wind bringing wind chill values as low as 30 below zero. Wind gusts up to 55 mph are expected in the town of Valdez. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
345 WWAK71 PAFC 050427 CCA NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Anchorage AK 727 PM AKST Wed Nov 4 2020 AKZ131-051800- /O.COR.PAFC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-201105T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 727 PM AKST Wed Nov 4 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THURSDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Northeast winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...THOMPSON PASS. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Thursday. * 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 accompany the wind bringing wind chill values as low as 30 below zero. Wind gusts up to 55 mph are expected 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
930 WWAK71 PAFC 051539 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 639 AM AKST Thu Nov 5 2020 AKZ131-051645- /O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-201105T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 639 AM AKST Thu Nov 5 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THOMPSON PASS IS CANCELLED... Gusty northeasterly winds up to 50 mph will continue through Thursday morning before diminishing. Warning level winds are no longer expected. $$ 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 3, 3:17 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 37 hr | |
| Nov 3, 3:17 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 37 hr | |
| Nov 3, 3:23 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Nov 3, 3:33 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Nov 3, 3:44 PM AKST | Coastal Flood Watch | AFC | 19 hr | |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 35 hr | |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 35 hr | |
| Nov 4, 4:07 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Nov 4, 10:57 AM AKST | Coastal Flood Warning | AFC | 49 hr | |
| Nov 4, 2:59 PM AKST | Gale 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.