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High Wind Warning 11, NWS Anchorage, AK

October 28, 2021

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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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

The text

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 28, 4:23 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC3 days
Oct 28, 4:25 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC5 days
Oct 28, 4:25 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC12 hr
Oct 28, 4:57 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC3 days
Oct 28, 4:57 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC5 days
Oct 28, 4:57 AM AKDTStorm WarningAFC47 hr
Oct 28, 1:42 PM AKDTFlood WatchAFC22 hr
Oct 28, 3:55 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC48 hr
Oct 28, 3:55 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC24 hr
Oct 28, 3:56 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC48 hr

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Sources

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