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High Wind Warning 9, NWS Anchorage, AK

March 28, 2020

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Mar 28, 2020, 4:21 PM AKDT. It took effect at Mar 29, 2020, 5:01 AM AKDT. It was in force for 38 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued: Mar 28, 2020, 4:21 PM AKDT (00:21 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 29, 2020, 5:01 AM AKDT
Expired: Mar 30, 2020, 7:00 PM AKDT
In force: 38 hr
Issued by: NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

836 
WWAK71 PAFC 290021
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
421 PM AKDT Sat Mar 28 2020

AKZ131-300000-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0009.200329T1700Z-200331T0000Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
421 PM AKDT Sat Mar 28 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
MONDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 4 PM AKDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds through Thompson Pass.
  Valdez will see northeasterly winds of 20-30 mph with gusts up 
  to 50 mph.

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

437 
WWAK71 PAFC 290850
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1250 AM AKDT Sun Mar 29 2020

AKZ111-300200-
/O.EXB.PAFC.HW.W.0009.200329T1200Z-200330T2100Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
1250 AM AKDT Sun Mar 29 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO
1 PM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 75 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...From 4 AM early this morning to 1 PM AKDT Monday.

* 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 higher end wind gusts may weaken some
  this afternoon, but area expected to strengthen again this evening.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ131-300200-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0009.200329T1700Z-200331T0000Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
1250 AM AKDT Sun Mar 29 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM AKDT MONDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 4 PM AKDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds through Thompson Pass. 
  Valdez will see northeasterly winds of 20-35 mph with gusts up 
  to 60 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/afc

781 
WWAK71 PAFC 291301 CCA
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
501 AM AKDT Sun Mar 29 2020

AKZ111-300200-
/O.EXB.PAFC.HW.W.0009.200329T1301Z-200330T2100Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
501 AM AKDT Sun Mar 29 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO
1 PM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 75 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...From 4 AM early this morning to 1 PM AKDT Monday.

* 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 higher end wind gusts may weaken some
  this afternoon, but are expected to strengthen again this evening.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ131-300200-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0009.200329T1700Z-200331T0000Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
501 AM AKDT Sun Mar 29 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM AKDT MONDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 4 PM AKDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds through Thompson Pass. 
  Valdez will see northeasterly winds of 20-35 mph with gusts up 
  to 60 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/afc

491 
WWAK71 PAFC 292358
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
358 PM AKDT Sun Mar 29 2020

AKZ111-302100-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200330T2100Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
358 PM AKDT Sun Mar 29 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT Monday.

* 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 higher end wind gusts may weaken some 
  this afternoon, but are expected to strengthen again this 
  evening.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ131-310000-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200331T0000Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
358 PM AKDT Sun Mar 29 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds through Thompson Pass. 
  Valdez will see northeasterly winds of 20-35 mph with gusts up 
  to 60 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/afc

684 
WWAK71 PAFC 301230
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
430 AM AKDT Mon Mar 30 2020

AKZ111-302100-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200330T2100Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
430 AM AKDT Mon Mar 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will diminish in the early afternoon
  but still remain gusty through the early evening.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ131-310000-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200331T0000Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
430 AM AKDT Mon Mar 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR THOMPSON PASS...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds through Thompson Pass. 
  Valdez will see northeasterly winds of 20-35 mph with gusts up 
  to 60 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/afc

888 
WWAK71 PAFC 302022
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1222 PM AKDT Mon Mar 30 2020

AKZ131-302130-
/O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200331T0000Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
1222 PM AKDT Mon Mar 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THOMPSON PASS...

Winds have peaked in Thompson Pass and will slowly diminish this
afternoon through tonight.

$$

AKZ111-310300-
/O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200331T0300Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
1222 PM AKDT Mon Mar 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT 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...Winds will gradually begin to diminish this
  afternoon and evening, then die down more quickly overnight 
  tonight.

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

The office that day

Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Mar 28, 4:01 PM AKDT	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	48 hr
Mar 28, 4:01 PM AKDT	Heavy Freezing Spray Warning	AFC	48 hr
Mar 29, 3:29 AM AKDT	Gale Warning	AFC	12 hr
Mar 29, 3:29 AM AKDT	Heavy Freezing Spray Warning	AFC	12 hr
Mar 29, 3:33 AM AKDT	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	49 hr
Mar 29, 10:18 AM AKDT	Gale Warning	AFC	6 hr
Mar 29, 3:53 PM AKDT	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	66 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.