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High Wind Warning 13, NWS Anchorage, AK

November 3, 2020

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 3, 3:17 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC37 hr
Nov 3, 3:17 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC37 hr
Nov 3, 3:23 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC48 hr
Nov 3, 3:33 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC48 hr
Nov 3, 3:44 PM AKSTCoastal Flood WatchAFC19 hr
Nov 4, 4:00 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC35 hr
Nov 4, 4:00 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC35 hr
Nov 4, 4:07 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC24 hr
Nov 4, 10:57 AM AKSTCoastal Flood WarningAFC49 hr
Nov 4, 2:59 PM AKSTGale 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.