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High Wind Warning 22, NWS Anchorage, AK

December 21, 2020

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Dec 21, 2020, 3:40 PM AKST. It took effect at Dec 22, 2020, 6:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 10 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: Dec 21, 2020, 3:40 PM AKST (00:40 UTC)
In effect from: Dec 22, 2020, 6:00 PM AKST
Expired: Dec 23, 2020, 3:49 AM AKST
In force: 10 hr
Issued by: NWS Anchorage, AK

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818 
WWAK71 PAFC 220040
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
340 PM AKST Mon Dec 21 2020

AKZ135-221530-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0012.201223T0000Z-201223T1400Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0022.201223T0300Z-201223T1200Z/
Southeast Prince William Sound-
Including the city of Cordova
340 PM AKST Mon Dec 21 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY FOR CORDOVA...

* WHAT...East winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Cordova Area.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 3 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ101-221530-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0021.201222T0600Z-201223T0300Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
340 PM AKST Mon Dec 21 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM AKST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...

  Turnagain arm and Higher Elevations...East winds 60 to 80 
  mph with peak wind gusts as high as 115 mph. 

  Anchorage Hillside...East winds of 50 to 70 mph with gusts up 
  to 100 mph. 
  
  For the Anchorage Bowl...Gusts up to 60 mph, especially for 
  east Anchorage and near the mountains.

* WHERE...Anchorage.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Monday to 6 PM AKST 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...The peak winds in all areas are most likely
  on Tuesday morning. There could actually be a period of falling
  snow Tuesday morning with the winds. If so, this would severely
  reduce visibilities in blowing snow.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ125-221530-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0021.201222T0600Z-201223T0300Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
340 PM AKST Mon Dec 21 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM AKST TUESDAY THROUGH PORTAGE VALLEY AND TURNAGAIN ARM...

* WHAT...East winds 40 to 65 mph with gusts to 90 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portage Valley and eastern Turnagain Arm.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Monday to 6 PM AKST 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...Peak winds are expected from late Monday 
  night through the day on Tuesday, primarily through Portage 
  Valley. Very heavy snow will accompany the winds for many 
  areas. Refer to the Blizzard Warning for more details on 
  expected blizzard conditions.

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

178 
WWAK71 PAFC 220538
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
838 PM AKST Mon Dec 21 2020

AKZ101-221845-
/O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0021.201222T1100Z-201223T0300Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
838 PM AKST Mon Dec 21 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM AKST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Turnagain arm and Higher Elevations...East winds 60 to 
  80 mph with peak wind gusts as high as 115 mph expected. 

  For the Anchorage Hillside...East winds of 50 to 70 mph with 
  gusts up to 100 mph. 
  
  For the Anchorage Bowl...Gusts up to 60 mph, especially for 
  east Anchorage and areas near the mountains.

* WHERE...Anchorage.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM AKST 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...The peak winds in all areas are most 
  likely on Tuesday morning. There could actually be a period of 
  falling snow Tuesday morning with the winds. If so, this would 
  severely reduce visibilities in blowing snow.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ125-221845-
/O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0021.201222T1100Z-201223T0300Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
838 PM AKST Mon Dec 21 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM AKST TUESDAY
THROUGH PORTAGE VALLEY AND TURNAGAIN ARM...

* WHAT...East winds 40 to 65 mph with gusts to 90 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portage Valley and eastern Turnagain Arm.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM AKST 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...Peak winds are expected from late Monday 
  night through the day on Tuesday, primarily through Portage 
  Valley. Very heavy snow will accompany the winds for many 
  areas. Refer to the Blizzard Warning for more details on 
  expected blizzard conditions.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ135-221845-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0022.201223T0300Z-201223T1200Z/
Southeast Prince William Sound-
Including the city of Cordova
838 PM AKST Mon Dec 21 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM
AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Cordova Area.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 3 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.

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

990 
WWAK71 PAFC 221312
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
412 AM AKST Tue Dec 22 2020

AKZ101-230215-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-201223T0300Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
412 AM AKST Tue Dec 22 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Turnagain Arm and Higher Elevations...East winds 60 to 80
  mph with peak wind gusts as high as 100 mph.

 For the Lower Hillside...East winds of 40 to 60 mph with peak
 wind gusts up to 80 mph.

 For the Anchorage Bowl...Gusts up to 50 mph, especially for 
 east Anchorage and areas near the mountains.

* WHERE...Anchorage.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AKST 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...The peak winds in all areas are most likely
  through this morning. Any snow this morning would severely 
  reduce visibilities in blowing snow.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ125-230215-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-201223T0300Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
412 AM AKST Tue Dec 22 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING THROUGH PORTAGE VALLEY AND TURNAGAIN ARM...

* WHAT...East winds 40 to 65 mph with gusts to 90 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portage Valley and eastern Turnagain Arm.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST 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...Peak winds are expected through the day on
  Tuesday, primarily through Portage Valley. Blizzard conditions
  are expected through Turnagain Pass through 9am this morning. 
  Refer to the Blizzard Warning for more details on expected 
  blizzard conditions.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ135-230215-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0022.201223T0300Z-201223T1200Z/
Southeast Prince William Sound-
Including the city of Cordova
412 AM AKST Tue Dec 22 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Cordova Area.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.

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

951 
WWAK71 PAFC 221330
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
430 AM AKST Tue Dec 22 2020

AKZ135-230200-
/O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0022.201223T0300Z-201223T1400Z/
Southeast Prince William Sound-
Including the city of Cordova
430 AM AKST Tue Dec 22 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Cordova Area.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ101-230200-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-201223T0300Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
430 AM AKST Tue Dec 22 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Turnagain Arm and Higher Elevations...East winds 60 to 
  80 mph with peak wind gusts as high as 100 mph.

  For the Lower Hillside...East winds of 40 to 60 mph with peak
  wind gusts up to 80 mph.

  For the Anchorage Bowl...Gusts up to 50 mph, especially for 
  east Anchorage and areas near the mountains.

* WHERE...Anchorage.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AKST 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...The peak winds in all areas are most 
  likely through this morning. Any snow this morning would 
  severely reduce visibilities in blowing snow.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ125-230200-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-201223T0300Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
430 AM AKST Tue Dec 22 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING THROUGH PORTAGE VALLEY AND TURNAGAIN ARM...

* WHAT...East winds 40 to 65 mph with gusts to 90 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portage Valley and eastern Turnagain Arm.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST 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...Peak winds are expected through the day 
  on Tuesday, primarily through Portage Valley. Blizzard 
  conditions are expected through Turnagain Pass through 9am 
  this morning. Refer to the Blizzard Warning for more details 
  on expected blizzard conditions.

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

178 
WWAK71 PAFC 230030
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
330 PM AKST Tue Dec 22 2020

AKZ101-230130-
/O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-201223T0300Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
330 PM AKST Tue Dec 22 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased below warning criteria across the Anchorage
area.

$$

AKZ125-230300-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-201223T0300Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
330 PM AKST Tue Dec 22 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING THROUGH PORTAGE VALLEY AND TURNAGAIN ARM...

* WHAT...East winds 40 to 65 mph with gusts to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portage Valley and eastern Turnagain Arm.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ135-231330-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0022.201223T0300Z-201223T1400Z/
Southeast Prince William Sound-
Including the city of Cordova
330 PM AKST Tue Dec 22 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Cordova Area.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.

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

917 
WWAK71 PAFC 231249
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
349 AM AKST Wed Dec 23 2020

AKZ135-231400-
/O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-201223T1400Z/
Southeast Prince William Sound-
Including the city of Cordova
349 AM AKST Wed Dec 23 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds are no longer expected to reach warning criteria. However, 
strong easterly wind gusts will continue over the next couple of 
hours before diminishing. 

$$

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	Lasted
Dec 21, 3:06 PM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	50 hr
Dec 21, 3:06 PM AKST	Storm Warning	AFC	24 hr
Dec 21, 3:06 PM AKST	Heavy Freezing Spray Warning	AFC	12 hr
Dec 21, 3:10 PM AKST	Brisk Wind Advisory	AFC	12 hr
Dec 21, 3:10 PM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	49 hr
Dec 21, 3:10 PM AKST	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	37 hr
Dec 21, 3:10 PM AKST	Heavy Freezing Spray Warning	AFC	25 hr
Dec 21, 3:20 PM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	37 hr
Dec 21, 3:20 PM AKST	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	37 hr
Dec 21, 9:21 PM AKST	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	18 hr
Dec 22, 3:17 AM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	12 hr
Dec 22, 3:21 AM AKST	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	4 days
Dec 22, 3:37 AM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	59 hr
Dec 22, 3:41 AM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	3 days
Dec 22, 3:41 AM AKST	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	24 hr
Dec 22, 2:59 PM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	25 hr

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Sources

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