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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Mar 12, 2021, 3:21 PM AKST. It took effect at Mar 13, 2021, 3:00 AM 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
- Mar 12, 2021, 3:21 PM AKST (00:21 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 13, 2021, 3:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Mar 13, 2021, 2:00 PM AKST
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
687 WWAK71 PAFC 130021 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 321 PM AKST Fri Mar 12 2021 AKZ131-131330- /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0007.210313T1200Z-210313T2100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 321 PM AKST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON AKST SATURDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Northeast winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of blowing snow and reduced visibilities possible. Winds will peak Saturday morning, then gradually diminish from Saturday afternoon through the 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
4 follow-up statements
317 WWAK71 PAFC 131323 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 423 AM AKST Sat Mar 13 2021 AKZ131-132100- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210313T2100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 423 AM AKST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Northeast winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph occurring. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will peak this morning. Winds will remain gusty through the afternoon, but should diminish below warning level. Periods of blowing snow and reduced visibilities remain possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
067 WWAK71 PAFC 132028 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1128 AM AKST Sat Mar 13 2021 AKZ131-132300- /O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210313T2300Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 1128 AM AKST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph occurring. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * 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. Cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will peak this morning. Winds will remain gusty through the afternoon, but should diminish below warning level. Periods of blowing snow and reduced visibilities remain 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
950 WWAK71 PAFC 132251 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 151 PM AKST Sat Mar 13 2021 AKZ131-140000- /O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210313T2300Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 151 PM AKST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... Winds will remain elevated through Thompson Pass through the afternoon, but continue to decine through the late afternoon and evening. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
615 WWAK71 PAFC 132254 CCA NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Anchorage AK 154 PM AKST Sat Mar 13 2021 AKZ131-140000- /O.COR.PAFC.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210313T2300Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 154 PM AKST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... Winds will remain elevated through Thompson Pass through the afternoon, but continue to decline through the late afternoon and evening. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 3:00 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Mar 12, 3:00 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Mar 12, 3:02 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Mar 12, 3:16 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 7 days | |
| Mar 13, 3:55 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 8 days | |
| Mar 13, 4:07 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 47 hr | |
| Mar 13, 4:07 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 71 hr | |
| Mar 13, 4:07 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 23 hr | |
| Mar 13, 8:32 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 4 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.