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High Wind Warning 10, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Oct 20, 2021, 6:24 PM AKDT. It took effect at Oct 21, 2021, 12:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 28 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
- Oct 20, 2021, 6:24 PM AKDT (02:24 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 21, 2021, 12:00 PM AKDT
- Expired
- Oct 22, 2021, 4:00 PM AKDT
- In force
- 28 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
074 WWAK72 PAFC 210224 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 624 PM AKDT Wed Oct 20 2021 AKZ185-211400- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0008.211022T0600Z-211022T2100Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0010.211021T2000Z-211023T0000Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 624 PM AKDT Wed Oct 20 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 4 PM AKDT FRIDAY FOR THE EASTERN ALEUTIANS... * WHAT...West winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 95 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 4 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty westerly winds are expected to increase Thursday afternoon, enhanced by Arctic air wrapping around the back side of a strong low near the Pribilof Islands. Expect peak winds Thursday night into early Friday morning. Strong winds will continue through Friday afternoon as the low begins to cross the Alaska Peninsula into the Pacific. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
5 follow-up statements
330 WWAK72 PAFC 211155 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 355 AM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021 AKZ185-220100- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0010.211021T2000Z-211023T0000Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 355 AM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM AKDT FRIDAY FOR THE EASTERN ALEUTIANS... * WHAT...West winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 95 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska. * WHEN...From noon today to 4 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty westerly winds are expected to increase this afternoon, enhanced by Arctic air wrapping around the back side of a strong low near the Pribilof Islands. Expect peak winds tonight into early Friday morning. Strong winds will continue through Friday afternoon as the low begins to cross the Alaska Peninsula into the Pacific. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
291 WWAK72 PAFC 212200 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 200 PM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021 AKZ185-230000- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211023T0000Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 200 PM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT FRIDAY FOR THE EASTERN ALEUTIANS... * WHAT...Westerly winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 95 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska. * WHEN...In effect to 4 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
528 WWAK72 PAFC 221202 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 402 AM AKDT Fri Oct 22 2021 AKZ185-230000- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211023T0000Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 402 AM AKDT Fri Oct 22 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE EASTERN ALEUTIANS... * WHAT...Westerly winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 90 mph occurring. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska. * WHEN...In effect until 4 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
310 WWAK72 PAFC 221636 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 836 AM AKDT Fri Oct 22 2021 AKZ185-230000- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211023T0000Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 836 AM AKDT Fri Oct 22 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Westerly winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 105 mph occurring. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska. * WHEN...In effect until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
506 WWAK72 PAFC 222335 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 335 PM AKDT Fri Oct 22 2021 AKZ185-230045- /O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211023T0000Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 335 PM AKDT Fri Oct 22 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE EASTERN ALEUTIANS WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... The low has weakened and moved south of the Alaska Peninsula. Gusty winds will linger overnight. However, these gusts will be well below High Wind Warning criteria. $$ 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 | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 4:18 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Oct 20, 4:18 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 3 days | |
| Oct 21, 3:48 AM AKDT | Hurricane Force Wind Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Oct 21, 4:01 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 4 days | |
| Oct 21, 2:53 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Oct 21, 2:53 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Oct 21, 3:35 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 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.