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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Feb 27, 2021, 4:24 AM AKST. It took effect at Feb 28, 2021, 9:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 44 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2021, 4:24 AM AKST (13:24 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 28, 2021, 9:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Mar 2, 2021, 4:53 AM AKST
- In force
- 44 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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117 WWAK72 PAFC 271324 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 424 AM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021 AKZ191-280230- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0002.210228T1800Z-210301T0900Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0004.210228T1800Z-210301T1400Z/ Western Aleutians- Including the city of Shemya and Amchitka 424 AM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 5 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 60 to 75 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Aleutians, including Shemya. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 5 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occurs Sunday afternoon through Sunday night. Blowing snow conditions are possible, with reduced visibility to one half mile at times throughout the day on Sunday. 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. && $$ AKZ187-280230- /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0003.210301T0300Z-210301T1800Z/ Central Aleutians- Including the city of Atka and Adak 424 AM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Aleutians, including Adak. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
8 follow-up statements
574 WWAK72 PAFC 280107 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 407 PM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021 AKZ187-281400- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0003.210301T0300Z-210301T1800Z/ /O.EXB.PAFC.HW.W.0004.210301T0300Z-210302T0300Z/ Central Aleutians- Including the city of Atka and Adak 407 PM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Aleutians, including Adak. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... 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. && $$ AKZ191-281400- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.210228T1800Z-210301T1400Z/ Western Aleutians- Including the city of Shemya and Amchitka 407 PM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 5 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 60 to 75 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Aleutians, including Shemya. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 5 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occurs Sunday afternoon through Sunday night. Blowing snow conditions are possible, with reduced visibility to one half mile at times throughout the day on Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ185-281400- /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0004.210302T0000Z-210303T0000Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 407 PM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...We are continuing to monitor the track of this low as it traverses the Bering. Any slight shift in the track will determine where the strongest areas of winds occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
627 WWAK72 PAFC 280206 CCA NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Anchorage AK 506 PM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021 AKZ187-281400- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0003.210301T0300Z-210301T1800Z/ /O.COR.PAFC.HW.W.0004.210301T0300Z-210302T0300Z/ Central Aleutians- Including the city of Atka and Adak 506 PM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Aleutians, including Adak. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A front associated with a strong Bering low is forecast to traverse the Bering from west to east. While the leading front will bring gusty southerly winds to the area, the strongest core of winds will arrive on the backside of this front. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ191-281400- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.210228T1800Z-210301T1400Z/ Western Aleutians- Including the city of Shemya and Amchitka 506 PM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 5 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 60 to 75 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Aleutians, including Shemya. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 5 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occurs Sunday afternoon through Sunday night. Blowing snow conditions are possible, with reduced visibility to one half mile at times throughout the day on Sunday. 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. && $$ AKZ185-281400- /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0004.210302T0000Z-210303T0000Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 506 PM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...We are continuing to monitor the track of this low as it traverses the Bering. Any slight shift in the track will determine where the strongest areas of winds occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
372 WWAK72 PAFC 281019 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 119 AM AKST Sun Feb 28 2021 AKZ185-010100- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0004.210302T0000Z-210303T0000Z/ /O.EXB.PAFC.HW.W.0004.210302T0000Z-210303T0000Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 119 AM AKST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 3 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Dutch Harbor. * WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow is also expected with this event. 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. && $$ AKZ187-010100- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.210301T0300Z-210302T0300Z/ Central Aleutians- Including the city of Atka and Adak 119 AM AKST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Aleutians, including Adak. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A front associated with a strong Bering low is forecast to push across the Bering from west to east. While the leading front will bring gusty southerly winds to the area, the strongest core of winds will arrive on the backside of this front. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ191-010100- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.210228T1800Z-210301T1400Z/ Western Aleutians- Including the city of Shemya and Amchitka 119 AM AKST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 60 to 75 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Aleutians, including Shemya. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 5 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur this afternoon through tonight. Blowing snow is also possible. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
712 WWAK72 PAFC 010114 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 414 PM AKST Sun Feb 28 2021 AKZ187-011400- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.210301T0300Z-210302T0300Z/ Central Aleutians- Including the city of Atka and Adak 414 PM AKST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Aleutians, including Adak. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A front associated with a strong Bering low is moving across the Bering from west to east. While the leading front will bring gusty southerly winds to the area, the strongest core of winds will arrive on the backside of this front as winds shift to southwesterly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ185-011400- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.210302T0000Z-210303T0000Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 414 PM AKST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 3 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska. * WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A front associated with a strong Bering low is moving across the Bering from west to east. While the leading front will bring gusty southerly winds to the area, the strongest core of winds will arrive on the backside of this front as winds shift to westerly. 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. && $$ AKZ191-011400- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210301T1400Z/ Western Aleutians- Including the city of Shemya and Amchitka 414 PM AKST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 65 to 80 mph with gusts up to 90 mph. * WHERE...Western Aleutians, including Shemya. * WHEN...Until 5 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected between 6PM to 11PM Sunday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
963 WWAK72 PAFC 011348 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 448 AM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 AKZ191-011500- /O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210301T1400Z/ Western Aleutians- Including the city of Shemya and Amchitka 448 AM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM AKST EARLY THIS MORNING... Strong winds will continue today. However, the peak of the event is over for the Western Aleutians. $$ AKZ185-020300- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.210302T0000Z-210303T0000Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 448 AM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. && $$ AKZ187-020300- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210302T0300Z/ Central Aleutians- Including the city of Atka and Adak 448 AM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Aleutians, including Adak. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
631 WWAK72 PAFC 020132 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 432 PM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 AKZ187-020245- /O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210302T0300Z/ Central Aleutians- Including the city of Atka and Adak 432 PM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Gusty westerly winds will continue to diminish through the evening hours. The peak of the event has ended. $$ AKZ185-021400- /O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210302T1500Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 432 PM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The low will continue to move southward into the eastern Bering. Gusty westerly winds are expected to increase during the overnight hours. Winds will eventually become northerly by Tuesday 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
345 WWAK72 PAFC 021231 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 331 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 AKZ185-021500- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210302T1500Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 331 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
562 WWAK72 PAFC 021353 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 453 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 AKZ185-021500- /O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210302T1500Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 453 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Gusty winds will continue through the day but will remain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 3:22 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Feb 26, 3:22 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Feb 26, 3:22 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 49 hr | |
| Feb 26, 3:48 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 10 days | |
| Feb 26, 3:48 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 26, 3:48 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 3 days | |
| Feb 26, 3:48 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 6 days | |
| Feb 26, 3:57 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 26, 3:57 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 3 days | |
| Feb 26, 3:57 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 26, 3:57 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 47 hr | |
| Feb 26, 3:57 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 72 hr | |
| Feb 26, 4:07 PM AKST | High Wind Watch | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 27, 3:59 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 27, 3:59 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Feb 27, 3:59 AM AKST | Hurricane Force Wind Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Feb 27, 3:59 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Feb 27, 3:59 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Feb 27, 3:59 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 27, 4:06 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 27, 4:06 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Feb 27, 4:06 AM AKST | Hurricane Force Wind Warning | AFC | 35 hr | |
| Feb 27, 4:06 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Feb 27, 4:06 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 35 hr | |
| Feb 27, 4:06 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 35 hr | |
| Feb 27, 4:07 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 35 hr | |
| Feb 27, 4:22 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 32 hr | |
| Feb 27, 4:24 AM AKST | High Wind Watch | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 27, 4:26 AM AKST | High Wind Warning | AFC | 31 hr |
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