High Wind Watch 13, NWS Anchorage, AK

Issued

Dec 26, 2020, 4:10 PM AKST (01:10 UTC)

In effect from

Dec 27, 2020, 3:00 PM AKST

Expired

Dec 27, 2020, 4:14 AM AKST

In force

Issued by

NWS Anchorage, AK

568 
WWAK71 PAFC 270110
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
410 PM AKST Sat Dec 26 2020

AKZ101-271500-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0013.201228T0000Z-201228T1000Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
410 PM AKST Sat Dec 26 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT FOR TURNAGAIN ARM AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS...

* WHAT...East winds 50 to 65 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Turnagain Arm and higher elevations.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.

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


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

783 
WWAK71 PAFC 271314
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
414 AM AKST Sun Dec 27 2020

AKZ101-271415-
/O.CAN.PAFC.HW.A.0013.201228T0000Z-201228T1000Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
414 AM AKST Sun Dec 27 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT FOR
TURNAGAIN ARM AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS...

While winds will become strong along Turnagain Arm and higher
elevations, they are now expected to peak around 65 mph. Therefore
the high wind watch is cancelled.

$$

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

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