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High Wind Warning 11, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Oct 28, 2021, 10:48 AM AKDT. It took effect at Oct 30, 2021, 1:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for 24 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
- Oct 28, 2021, 10:48 AM AKDT (18:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 30, 2021, 1:00 AM AKDT
- Expired
- Oct 31, 2021, 1:00 AM AKDT
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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389 WWAK71 PAFC 281848 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1048 AM AKDT Thu Oct 28 2021 AKZ101-291300- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0009.211030T0600Z-211031T1500Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0011.211030T0900Z-211031T0900Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 1048 AM AKDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY FOR TURNAGAIN ARM AND THE UPPER HILLSIDE... * WHAT...East winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Turnagain Arm and Upper Hillside. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeasterly winds will increase Friday night, peaking Saturday morning and afternoon. Winds are expected to remain elevated through Saturday evening before diminishing late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. Strongest gusts will be at higher elevations. Anchorage Bowl will see southeasterly winds 25-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 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. && $$ AKZ125-291300- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0009.211030T0600Z-211031T1500Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0011.211030T0900Z-211031T0900Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 1048 AM AKDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY FOR EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM AND PORTAGE VALLEY... * WHAT...East winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeasterly winds will increase Friday night, peaking Saturday morning and afternoon. Winds are expected to remain elevated through Saturday evening before diminishing late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
6 follow-up statements
929 WWAK71 PAFC 291158 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 358 AM AKDT Fri Oct 29 2021 AKZ101-300100- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0011.211030T0900Z-211031T0900Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 358 AM AKDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY FOR TURNAGAIN ARM AND THE UPPER HILLSIDE... * WHAT...East winds 50 to 65 mph with gusts up to 90 mph expected. * WHERE...Turnagain Arm and Upper Hillside. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeasterly winds will increase Friday night, peaking Saturday morning and afternoon. Winds are expected to remain elevated through Saturday evening before diminishing late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. Strongest gusts will be at higher elevations. Anchorage Bowl will see southeasterly winds 25-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 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. && $$ AKZ125-300100- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0011.211030T0900Z-211031T0900Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 358 AM AKDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY FOR EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM AND PORTAGE VALLEY... * WHAT...East winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeasterly winds will increase Friday night, peaking Saturday morning and afternoon. Winds are expected to remain elevated through Saturday evening before diminishing late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
003 WWAK71 PAFC 300012 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 412 PM AKDT Fri Oct 29 2021 AKZ101-301400- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0011.211030T0900Z-211031T0900Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 412 PM AKDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY FOR TURNAGAIN ARM AND THE UPPER HILLSIDE... * WHAT...East winds 50 to 65 mph. Gusts up to 90 mph expected along Turnagain Arm with gusts to 80 mph along the Hillside. * WHERE...Turnagain Arm and Upper Hillside. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may cause power outages, break tree branches, and move loose debris. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeasterly winds will increase tonight, peaking Saturday morning and afternoon. Winds are expected to remain elevated through Saturday evening before diminishing late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. Strongest gusts are expected at higher elevations. Anchorage Bowl will see southeasterly winds 25-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 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, and report all weather-related hazards to the Anchorage Police. && $$ AKZ125-301400- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0011.211030T0900Z-211031T0900Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 412 PM AKDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY FOR EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM AND PORTAGE VALLEY... * WHAT...East winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may cause power outages, break tree branches, and move loose debris. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeasterly winds will increase tonight, peaking Saturday morning and afternoon. Winds are expected to remain elevated through Saturday evening before diminishing late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
036 WWAK71 PAFC 301152 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 352 AM AKDT Sat Oct 30 2021 AKZ101-310100- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211031T0900Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 352 AM AKDT Sat Oct 30 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY FOR TURNAGAIN ARM AND THE UPPER HILLSIDE...... * WHAT...East winds 45 to 60 mph. Gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Turnagain Arm and Upper Hillside. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may cause power outages, break tree branches, and move loose debris. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeasterly winds will increase this morning, peaking by Saturday afternoon. Winds are expected to remain elevated through Saturday evening before diminishing late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. Strongest gusts are expected at higher elevations. Anchorage Bowl will see southeasterly winds 25-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 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, and report all weather-related hazards to the Anchorage Police. && $$ AKZ125-310100- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211031T0900Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 352 AM AKDT Sat Oct 30 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY FOR EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM AND PORTAGE VALLEY... * WHAT...East winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may cause power outages, break tree branches, and move loose debris. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeasterly winds will increase this morning, peaking by Saturday afternoon. Winds are expected to remain elevated through Saturday evening before diminishing late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
628 WWAK71 PAFC 310009 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 409 PM AKDT Sat Oct 30 2021 AKZ101-310900- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211031T0900Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 409 PM AKDT Sat Oct 30 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY FOR TURNAGAIN ARM AND THE UPPER HILLSIDE... * WHAT...East winds 45 to 60 mph. Gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Turnagain Arm and Upper Hillside. * WHEN...Now until 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may cause power outages, break tree branches, and move loose debris. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong east to southeast winds continue to move across Turnagain Arm and higher elevations through this evening. Gusts of 50 to 70 mph were observed along Turnagain Arm, while much stronger gusts between 70 to 100 mph were reported from Alyeska Mountains and higher elevations along Turnagain Arm this afternoon. Winds are expected to remain elevated, then gradually diminish late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. Strongest gusts are expected at higher elevations. Anchorage Bowl will see southeasterly winds 25-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 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, and report all weather-related hazards to the Anchorage Police. && $$ AKZ125-310900- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211031T0900Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 409 PM AKDT Sat Oct 30 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...East winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley. * WHEN...Now until 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may cause power outages, break tree branches, and move loose debris. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...East winds remain elevated over the warned area, with strong gusts up to 55 mph reported from Whittier and gusts up to 70 mph near Portage this afternoon. Winds will gradually diminish tonight into early Sunday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
815 WWAK71 PAFC 310428 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 828 PM AKDT Sat Oct 30 2021 AKZ101-310530- /O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211031T0900Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 828 PM AKDT Sat Oct 30 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The peak of the event is over. Gusty southeasterly winds will continue through Turnagain Arm and the Anchorage Hillside, however winds will remain below warning criteria. $$ AKZ125-310900- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211031T0900Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 828 PM AKDT Sat Oct 30 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...East winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley. * WHEN...Now until 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may cause power outages, break tree branches, and move loose debris. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...East winds remain elevated over the warned area, with strong gusts up to 55 mph reported from Whittier and gusts up to 70 mph near Portage this afternoon. Winds will gradually diminish tonight into early Sunday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
845 WWAK71 PAFC 310847 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1247 AM AKDT Sun Oct 31 2021 AKZ125-311000- /O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211031T0900Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 1247 AM AKDT Sun Oct 31 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY... Gusty southeast winds will continue through Sunday but will remain below 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 28, 4:23 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 3 days | |
| Oct 28, 4:25 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 5 days | |
| Oct 28, 4:25 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Oct 28, 4:57 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 3 days | |
| Oct 28, 4:57 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 5 days | |
| Oct 28, 4:57 AM AKDT | Storm Warning | AFC | 47 hr | |
| Oct 28, 1:42 PM AKDT | Flood Watch | AFC | 22 hr | |
| Oct 28, 3:55 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Oct 28, 3:55 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Oct 28, 3:56 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 48 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.