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High Wind Warning 21, NWS Juneau, AK

December 2, 2020

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 1, 3:25 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK24 hr
Dec 1, 3:34 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK36 hr
Dec 1, 3:39 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK37 hr
Dec 1, 3:41 PM AKSTAreal Flood WarningAJK7 hr
Dec 1, 3:53 PM AKSTAreal Flood AdvisoryAJK11 hr
Dec 1, 7:58 PM AKSTAreal Flood WarningAJK17 hr
Dec 2, 3:39 AM AKSTGale WarningAJK24 hr
Dec 2, 4:01 AM AKSTGale WarningAJK24 hr
Dec 2, 4:15 AM AKSTGale WarningAJK11 hr
Dec 2, 4:15 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK24 hr
Dec 2, 6:03 AM AKSTStorm WarningAJK10 hr
Dec 2, 7:52 AM AKSTAreal Flood AdvisoryAJK3 days
Dec 2, 10:07 AM AKSTFlash Flood WatchAJK6 days

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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.