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High Wind Warning 13, NWS Anchorage, AK

December 9, 2021

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Dec 9, 2021, 9:27 AM AKST. It took effect at Dec 9, 2021, 6:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 11 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
Dec 9, 2021, 9:27 AM AKST (18:27 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 9, 2021, 6:00 PM AKST
Expired
Dec 10, 2021, 5:00 AM AKST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

932 
WWAK71 PAFC 091827
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
927 AM AKST Thu Dec 9 2021

AKZ171-101400-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0013.211210T0300Z-211210T1400Z/
Kodiak Island-
Including the city of Kodiak City
927 AM AKST Thu Dec 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts of 65 to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kodiak Island.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will peak late this evening into the
  overnight hours. Winds will diminish on Friday, but will
  strengthen again Friday night through Saturday, possibly
  reaching similar values.

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
2 follow-up statements
142 
WWAK71 PAFC 091935 CCA
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1035 AM AKST Thu Dec 9 2021

AKZ171-101400-
/O.COR.PAFC.HW.W.0013.211210T0300Z-211210T1400Z/
Kodiak Island-
Including the city of Kodiak City
1035 AM AKST Thu Dec 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts of 65 to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kodiak Island.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect localized areas of snow and blowing
  snow with significantly reduced visibilities, mainly along the
  southern to western side of Kodiak Island. Winds will peak late
  this evening into the overnight hours. Winds will then diminish
  on Friday, but will strengthen again Friday night through 
  Saturday, possibly reaching similar values.

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
238 
WWAK71 PAFC 101358
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
458 AM AKST Fri Dec 10 2021

AKZ171-101500-
/O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211210T1400Z/
Kodiak Island-
Including the city of Kodiak City
458 AM AKST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The winds have diminished a bit across Kodiak Island, but are
expected to restrengthen again tonight into Saturday morning.

$$

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
Dec 8, 4:03 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC36 hr
Dec 8, 4:03 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC6 days
Dec 8, 4:06 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC72 hr
Dec 8, 4:17 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC48 hr
Dec 8, 4:17 PM AKSTHurricane Force Wind WarningAFC18 hr
Dec 8, 4:17 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC5 days
Dec 8, 4:17 PM AKSTWinter Storm WarningAFC39 hr
Dec 8, 4:17 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC44 hr
Dec 8, 4:18 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC4 days
Dec 8, 4:18 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC36 hr
Dec 9, 3:44 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC5 days
Dec 9, 3:44 AM AKSTHurricane Force Wind WarningAFC12 hr
Dec 9, 3:44 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC12 hr
Dec 9, 3:53 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC6 hr
Dec 9, 3:53 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC12 hr
Dec 9, 3:53 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC12 hr
Dec 9, 4:27 AM AKSTHurricane Force Wind WarningAFC11 hr
Dec 9, 10:19 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC30 hr
Dec 9, 10:45 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC4 days

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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.