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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Anchorage, AK

March 12, 2021

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 12, 3:00 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC60 hr
Mar 12, 3:00 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC13 hr
Mar 12, 3:02 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC13 hr
Mar 12, 3:16 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC7 days
Mar 13, 3:55 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC8 days
Mar 13, 4:07 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC47 hr
Mar 13, 4:07 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC71 hr
Mar 13, 4:07 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC23 hr
Mar 13, 8:32 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC4 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.