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High Wind Warning 10, NWS Anchorage, AK

October 20, 2021

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 20, 4:18 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC12 hr
Oct 20, 4:18 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC3 days
Oct 21, 3:48 AM AKDTHurricane Force Wind WarningAFC24 hr
Oct 21, 4:01 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC4 days
Oct 21, 2:53 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC13 hr
Oct 21, 2:53 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC13 hr
Oct 21, 3:35 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC24 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.