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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Anchorage, AK

January 16, 2021

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Jan 16, 2021, 9:11 PM AKST. It took effect at Jan 18, 2021, 3:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Jan 16, 2021, 9:11 PM AKST (06:11 UTC)
In effect from: Jan 18, 2021, 3:00 AM AKST
Expired: Jan 18, 2021, 6:00 PM AKST
In force: 15 hr
Issued by: NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

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984 
WWAK71 PAFC 170611
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
911 PM AKST Sat Jan 16 2021

AKZ125-180200-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0001.210118T1000Z-210119T0200Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0001.210118T1200Z-210119T0300Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
911 PM AKST Sat Jan 16 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM AKST MONDAY FOR 
PORTAGE VALLEY AND EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM...

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM AKST 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...Peak winds are most likely Monday morning
  through early afternoon. Heavy rain is also expected through 
  Portage Valley and Eastern Turnagain Arm in addition to the high
  winds. Gusty winds with heavy snow and blowing snow are 
  expected through Turnagain Pass. Travel along the Seward Highway
  could become very 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.

&&

$$

AKZ135-180200-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0001.210118T1200Z-210119T0200Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0001.210118T1400Z-210119T0300Z/
Southeast Prince William Sound-
Including the city of Cordova
911 PM AKST Sat Jan 16 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph  
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Prince William Sound, including the Cordova
  area.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 6 PM AKST 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...Peak winds are most likely Monday morning
  through early Monday afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ101-180200-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0001.210118T1000Z-210119T0200Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
911 PM AKST Sat Jan 16 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Turnagain Arm and Higher Elevations.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...75 mph gusts are most likely along 
  Turnagain Arm Monday morning, but a few gusts are also 
  possible along the higher elevations of the Anchorage Hillside.

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

6 follow-up statements

947 
WWAK71 PAFC 171355
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
455 AM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021

AKZ101-180200-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0001.210118T1000Z-210119T0200Z/
/O.EXB.PAFC.HW.W.0001.210118T1400Z-210119T0200Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
455 AM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM AKST MONDAY FOR
TURNAGAIN ARM AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Turnagain Arm and Higher Elevations.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM AKST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...75 mph gusts are most likely along
  Turnagain Arm throughout the day on Monday. 75 mph gusts are
  less likely, but possible along the higher elevations of the
  Anchorage Hillside between 9am and 3pm.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ125-180200-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0001.210118T1200Z-210119T0300Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
455 AM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM AKST
MONDAY FOR PORTAGE VALLEY AND EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM...

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM AKST 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...Peak winds are most likely Monday morning
  through early afternoon. Heavy rain is also expected through
  Portage Valley and Eastern Turnagain Arm in addition to the high
  winds. Gusty winds with heavy snow are expected through 
  Turnagain Pass. Travel along the Seward Highway could become 
  very 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.

&&

$$

AKZ135-180200-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0001.210118T1400Z-210119T0300Z/
Southeast Prince William Sound-
Including the city of Cordova
455 AM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Prince William Sound, including the Cordova 
  area.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 6 PM AKST 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...Peak winds are most likely Monday morning 
  through early Monday afternoon.

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

363 
WWAK71 PAFC 180020
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
320 PM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021

AKZ101-180130-
/O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0001.210118T1400Z-210119T0200Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
320 PM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The High Wind Warning for Turnagain Arm and the higher elevations
is cancelled. While gusty winds are still expected, the winds are
not expected to reach warning level.

$$

AKZ125-182130-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0001.210118T1200Z-210119T0300Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
320 PM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM AKST
MONDAY PORTAGE VALLEY AND EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM...

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM AKST 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...Peak winds are most likely Monday morning 
  through early afternoon. Heavy rain is also expected through 
  Portage Valley and Eastern Turnagain Arm in addition to the 
  high winds. Gusty winds with heavy snow are expected through 
  Turnagain Pass. Travel along the Seward Highway could become 
  very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...
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.

&&

$$

AKZ135-182130-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0001.210118T1400Z-210119T0300Z/
Southeast Prince William Sound-
Including the city of Cordova
320 PM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Prince William Sound, including the Cordova 
  area.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 6 PM AKST 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...Peak winds are most likely Monday morning 
  through early Monday afternoon.

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

027 
WWAK71 PAFC 181322
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
422 AM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

AKZ125-190230-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210119T0300Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
422 AM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

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

* 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...Peak winds will occur through early this
  afternoon. Heavy rain, occasionally mixed with snow, is
  occurring through Portage Valley and Eastern Turnagain Arm in
  addition to the high winds. Gusty winds with heavy snow or a
  rain/snow mix are expected through Turnagain Pass. Travel along
  the Seward Highway could become very 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.

&&

$$

AKZ135-190230-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0001.210118T1400Z-210119T0300Z/
Southeast Prince William Sound-
Including the city of Cordova
422 AM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Prince William Sound, including the Cordova 
  area.

* 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...Peak winds are most likely late this
  morning through early this afternoon.

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

983 
WWAK71 PAFC 181324
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
424 AM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

AKZ125-190300-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210119T0300Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
424 AM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

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

* 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...Peak winds will occur through early this
  afternoon. Heavy rain, occasionally mixed with snow, is
  occurring through Portage Valley and Eastern Turnagain Arm in
  addition to the high winds. Gusty winds with heavy snow or a
  rain/snow mix are expected through Turnagain Pass. Travel along
  the Seward Highway could become very 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.

&&

$$

AKZ135-190300-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0001.210118T1400Z-210119T0300Z/
Southeast Prince William Sound-
Including the city of Cordova
424 AM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Prince William Sound, including the Cordova 
  area.

* 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...Peak winds are most likely late this
  morning through early this afternoon.

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

206 
WWAK71 PAFC 190049
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
349 PM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

AKZ125-190300-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210119T0300Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
349 PM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 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...High winds occurring will continue through
  around 6 PM before gradually diminishing. Heavy rain, 
  occasionally mixed with snow, is occurring through Portage 
  Valley and Eastern Turnagain Arm in addition to the high winds. 
  Gusty winds with heavy snow or a rain/snow mix are expected 
  through Turnagain Pass. Travel along the Seward Highway may be 
  very 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.

&&

$$

AKZ135-190300-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210119T0300Z/
Southeast Prince William Sound-
Including the city of Cordova
349 PM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Prince William Sound, including the Cordova 
  area.

* 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...High winds occurring now will gradually
  diminish around 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

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

406 
WWAK71 PAFC 190253
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
553 PM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

AKZ125-190400-
/O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210119T0300Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
553 PM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

While high winds have now subsided, gusty winds are expected to
continue through the evening hours.

$$

AKZ135-190400-
/O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210119T0300Z/
Southeast Prince William Sound-
Including the city of Cordova
553 PM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

While high winds have now subsided, gusty winds are expected to
continue through the evening hours.

$$

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
Jan 16, 3:12 PM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	13 hr
Jan 16, 3:12 PM AKST	Storm Warning	AFC	48 hr
Jan 16, 3:25 PM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	13 hr
Jan 16, 3:25 PM AKST	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	13 hr
Jan 16, 3:31 PM AKST	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	13 hr
Jan 16, 3:54 PM AKST	Winter Storm Watch	AFC	23 hr
Jan 17, 3:49 AM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	4 days
Jan 17, 3:58 AM AKST	Storm Warning	AFC	35 hr
Jan 17, 4:03 AM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	72 hr
Jan 17, 4:03 AM AKST	Hurricane Force Wind Warning	AFC	36 hr
Jan 17, 4:03 AM AKST	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	48 hr
Jan 17, 4:03 AM AKST	Storm Warning	AFC	36 hr
Jan 17, 4:07 AM AKST	Brisk Wind Advisory	AFC	11 hr
Jan 17, 4:07 AM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	4 days
Jan 17, 4:07 AM AKST	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	24 hr
Jan 17, 4:07 AM AKST	Storm Warning	AFC	11 hr
Jan 17, 5:07 AM AKST	Winter Storm Warning	AFC	49 hr
Jan 17, 2:46 PM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	3 days
Jan 17, 2:53 PM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	4 days
Jan 17, 2:53 PM AKST	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	24 hr
Jan 17, 2:53 PM AKST	Heavy Freezing Spray Warning	AFC	49 hr

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