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High Wind Warning 5, NWS Anchorage, AK

February 27, 2021

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Feb 27, 2021, 4:26 AM AKST. It took effect at Feb 28, 2021, 1:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 10 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
Feb 27, 2021, 4:26 AM AKST (13:26 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 28, 2021, 1:00 AM AKST
Expired
Feb 28, 2021, 11:00 AM AKST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

299 
WWAK71 PAFC 271326
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
426 AM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021

AKZ171-280230-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0005.210228T1000Z-210228T2000Z/
Kodiak Island-
Including the city of Kodiak City
426 AM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kodiak Island.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 11 AM AKST 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...Westerly winds will rapidly increase late
  this afternoon through this evening. Winds will then peak
  overnight through Sunday morning before gradually diminishing
  Sunday afternoon through 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
3 follow-up statements
921 
WWAK71 PAFC 280104
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
404 PM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021

AKZ171-281400-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.210228T1000Z-210228T2000Z/
Kodiak Island-
Including the city of Kodiak City
404 PM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kodiak Island.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 11 AM AKST 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...Westerly winds will rapidly increase this 
  evening. Winds will then peak overnight through Sunday morning 
  before gradually diminishing Sunday afternoon through Sunday 
  evening. Highest winds are expected to remain south of Kodiak 
  City. 

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
787 
WWAK71 PAFC 281251
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
351 AM AKST Sun Feb 28 2021

AKZ171-282000-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210228T2000Z/
Kodiak Island-
Including the city of Kodiak City
351 AM AKST Sun Feb 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kodiak Island.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM AKST this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will peak during the morning hours,
  then gradually diminish this afternoon through this 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
731 
WWAK71 PAFC 282007
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1107 AM AKST Sun Feb 28 2021

AKZ171-282300-
/O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210228T2000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0006.210228T2007Z-210228T2300Z/
Kodiak Island-
Including the city of Kodiak City
1107 AM AKST Sun Feb 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 2 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Kodiak Island.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM AKST this afternoon.

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


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

The office that day

Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 26, 3:22 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC13 hr
Feb 26, 3:22 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC4 days
Feb 26, 3:22 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC49 hr
Feb 26, 3:48 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC10 days
Feb 26, 3:48 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC12 hr
Feb 26, 3:48 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC3 days
Feb 26, 3:48 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC6 days
Feb 26, 3:57 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC12 hr
Feb 26, 3:57 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC3 days
Feb 26, 3:57 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC12 hr
Feb 26, 3:57 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC47 hr
Feb 26, 3:57 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC72 hr
Feb 26, 4:07 PM AKSTHigh Wind WatchAFC12 hr
Feb 27, 3:59 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC24 hr
Feb 27, 3:59 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC4 days
Feb 27, 3:59 AM AKSTHurricane Force Wind WarningAFC48 hr
Feb 27, 3:59 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC36 hr
Feb 27, 3:59 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC60 hr
Feb 27, 3:59 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC24 hr
Feb 27, 4:06 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFC12 hr
Feb 27, 4:06 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC60 hr
Feb 27, 4:06 AM AKSTHurricane Force Wind WarningAFC35 hr
Feb 27, 4:06 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC48 hr
Feb 27, 4:06 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC35 hr
Feb 27, 4:06 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC35 hr
Feb 27, 4:07 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC35 hr
Feb 27, 4:22 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC32 hr
Feb 27, 4:24 AM AKSTHigh Wind WatchAFC12 hr
Feb 27, 4:24 AM AKSTHigh Wind WarningAFC3 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.