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High Wind Watch 10, NWS Anchorage, AK

December 6, 2021

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind watch at Dec 6, 2021, 3:26 PM AKST. It took effect at Dec 8, 2021, 1:00 PM AKST. It was in force for .

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Issued
Dec 6, 2021, 3:26 PM AKST (00:26 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 8, 2021, 1:00 PM AKST
Expired
Dec 8, 2021, 3:15 AM AKST
In force
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

253 
WWAK72 PAFC 070026
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
326 PM AKST Mon Dec 6 2021

AKZ187-071330-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0010.211208T2200Z-211209T0900Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
326 PM AKST Mon Dec 6 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central Aleutians.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

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

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
4 follow-up statements
430 
WWAK72 PAFC 071333
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
433 AM AKST Tue Dec 7 2021

AKZ181-080315-
/O.EXB.PAFC.HW.A.0010.211209T0600Z-211210T0000Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
433 AM AKST Tue Dec 7 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE ALASKA PENINSULA...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
  possible. Winds shift to westerly Thursday morning.

* WHERE...Alaska Peninsula.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

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


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.

&&

$$

AKZ185-080315-
/O.EXB.PAFC.HW.A.0010.211209T0300Z-211209T2100Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
433 AM AKST Tue Dec 7 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING FOR THE EASTERN ALEUTIANS...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible. Winds shift to westerly Thursday morning.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.

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


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.

&&

$$

AKZ187-080315-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0010.211208T2200Z-211209T0900Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
433 AM AKST Tue Dec 7 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR THE CENTRAL ALEUTIANS...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central Aleutians.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

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


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
984 
WWAK72 PAFC 080039
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
339 PM AKST Tue Dec 7 2021

AKZ181-081500-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0010.211209T0600Z-211210T0000Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
339 PM AKST Tue Dec 7 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE ALASKA PENINSULA...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Alaska Peninsula.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

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

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.

&&

$$

AKZ185-081500-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0010.211209T0300Z-211209T2100Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
339 PM AKST Tue Dec 7 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING FOR THE EASTERN ALEUTIANS...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.

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

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.

&&

$$

AKZ187-081500-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0010.211208T2200Z-211209T0900Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
339 PM AKST Tue Dec 7 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR THE CENTRAL ALEUTIANS...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central Aleutians.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

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

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
670 
WWAK72 PAFC 080613
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
913 PM AKST Tue Dec 7 2021

AKZ181-081500-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0010.211209T0600Z-211210T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0012.211209T1200Z-211210T0000Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
913 PM AKST Tue Dec 7 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 80
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Alaska Peninsula.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM AKST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low pressure moving south of the Pribilofs
  will usher in strong southwesterly winds by early Thursday
  morning. Winds will become more westerly by mid to late Thursday
  morning as the low moves east. Show showers are also expected
  Thursday in the wake of the low. The combination of high winds
  and snow showers could reduce visibility to as low as one
  quarter mile at times.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ185-081500-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0010.211209T0300Z-211209T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0012.211209T0800Z-211209T2000Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
913 PM AKST Tue Dec 7 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 AM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians.

* WHEN...From 11 PM Wednesday to 11 AM AKST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low pressure moving south of the Pribilofs
  will usher in strong southwesterly winds late Wednesday night.
  Winds will become more westerly Thursday morning as the low
  moves east. Show showers are also expected in the wake of the
  low Thursday morning. The combination of high winds and snow
  showers could reduce visibility to as low as one half mile at
  times.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ187-081500-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0010.211208T2200Z-211209T0900Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
913 PM AKST Tue Dec 7 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR THE CENTRAL ALEUTIANS...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central Aleutians.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

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


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
903 
WWAK72 PAFC 081215
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
315 AM AKST Wed Dec 8 2021

AKZ187-081315-
/O.CAN.PAFC.HW.A.0010.211208T2200Z-211209T0900Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
315 AM AKST Wed Dec 8 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR THE CENTRAL ALEUTIANS...

High winds are no longer expected however strong winds are still
expected with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

$$

AKZ181-090300-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0012.211209T1200Z-211210T0000Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
315 AM AKST Wed Dec 8 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM AKST
THURSDAY FOR THE ALASKA PENINSULA...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 85 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Alaska Peninsula.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM AKST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low pressure moving south of the 
  Pribilofs will usher in strong southwesterly winds by early 
  Thursday morning. Winds will become more westerly by mid to 
  late Thursday morning as the low moves east. Show showers are 
  also expected Thursday in the wake of the low. The combination 
  of high winds and snow showers could reduce visibility to as 
  low as one quarter mile at times.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ185-090300-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0012.211209T0800Z-211209T2000Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
315 AM AKST Wed Dec 8 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM AKST THURSDAY FOR THE EASTERN ALEUTIANS...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 
  80 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians.

* WHEN...From 11 PM Wednesday to 11 AM AKST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low pressure moving south of the 
  Pribilofs will usher in strong southwesterly winds late 
  Wednesday night. Winds will become more westerly Thursday 
  morning as the low moves east. Show showers are also expected 
  in the wake of the low Thursday morning. The combination of 
  high winds and snow showers could reduce visibility to as low 
  as one half mile at times.

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
Dec 6, 3:18 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC45 hr
Dec 6, 3:31 PM AKSTBlizzard WarningAFC37 hr
Dec 6, 3:45 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC4 days
Dec 6, 3:45 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC24 hr
Dec 6, 3:54 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC36 hr
Dec 6, 3:54 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC4 days
Dec 6, 3:54 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC36 hr
Dec 6, 10:10 PM AKSTWinter Storm WatchAFC6 hr
Dec 7, 3:43 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC6 days
Dec 7, 3:43 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC60 hr
Dec 7, 3:56 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC12 hr
Dec 7, 3:56 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC48 hr
Dec 7, 3:56 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC7 days
Dec 7, 4:39 AM AKSTBlizzard WarningAFC3 days
Dec 7, 4:39 AM AKSTWinter Storm WatchAFC23 hr

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