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High Wind Warning 21, NWS Juneau, AK
NWS Juneau, AK issued this high wind warning at Dec 2, 2020, 5:22 AM AKST. It took effect at Dec 2, 2020, 12:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 8 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 2, 2020, 5:22 AM AKST (14:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 2, 2020, 12:00 PM AKST
- Expired
- Dec 2, 2020, 7:51 PM AKST
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Juneau, AK
The text
As transmitted.
310 WWAK77 PAJK 021422 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 522 AM AKST Wed Dec 2 2020 AKZ017-021800- /O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0021.201202T2100Z-201203T0600Z/ Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area- Including the city of Yakutat 522 AM AKST Wed Dec 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Yakutat and coastal areas to the east. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. All forms of travel will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ023-027-021800- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-201202T2100Z/ Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area- Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area- Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Craig, and Klawock 522 AM AKST Wed Dec 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area and Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ025-021800- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-201202T1800Z/ Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island- Including the city of Juneau 522 AM AKST Wed Dec 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/ajk
2 follow-up statements
180 WWAK77 PAJK 021714 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 814 AM AKST Wed Dec 2 2020 AKZ023-027-021815- /O.CAN.PAJK.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-201202T2100Z/ Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area- Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area- Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Craig, and Klawock 814 AM AKST Wed Dec 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds have fallen below high wind criteria across the area. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are still possible through the afternoon. $$ AKZ025-021815- /O.CAN.PAJK.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-201202T1800Z/ Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island- Including the city of Juneau 814 AM AKST Wed Dec 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds have fallen below high wind criteria. Wind gusts to 55 mph are still possible through the evening hours. $$ AKZ017-030515- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0021.201202T2100Z-201203T0600Z/ Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area- Including the city of Yakutat 814 AM AKST Wed Dec 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Yakutat and coastal areas to the east. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. All forms of travel will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/ajk
162 WWAK77 PAJK 030451 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 751 PM AKST Wed Dec 2 2020 AKZ017-030600- /O.CAN.PAJK.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-201203T0600Z/ Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area- Including the city of Yakutat 751 PM AKST Wed Dec 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds have subsided in the Yakutat area. Peak gust of 55 mph was measured at the airport at 142pm. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/ajk
The office that day
Everything else NWS Juneau, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 3:25 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 24 hr | |
| Dec 1, 3:34 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 36 hr | |
| Dec 1, 3:39 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 37 hr | |
| Dec 1, 3:41 PM AKST | Areal Flood Warning | AJK | 7 hr | |
| Dec 1, 3:53 PM AKST | Areal Flood Advisory | AJK | 11 hr | |
| Dec 1, 7:58 PM AKST | Areal Flood Warning | AJK | 17 hr | |
| Dec 2, 3:39 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 24 hr | |
| Dec 2, 4:01 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 24 hr | |
| Dec 2, 4:15 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 11 hr | |
| Dec 2, 4:15 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 24 hr | |
| Dec 2, 6:03 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AJK | 10 hr | |
| Dec 2, 7:52 AM AKST | Areal Flood Advisory | AJK | 3 days | |
| Dec 2, 10:07 AM AKST | Flash Flood Watch | AJK | 6 days |
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Sources
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