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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind watch at Feb 26, 2021, 4:07 PM AKST. It took effect at Feb 28, 2021, 9:00 AM AKST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 26, 2021, 4:07 PM AKST (01:07 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 28, 2021, 9:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Feb 27, 2021, 4:24 AM AKST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
448 WWAK72 PAFC 270107 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 407 PM AKST Fri Feb 26 2021 AKZ191-271400- /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0002.210228T1800Z-210301T0900Z/ Western Aleutians- Including the city of Shemya and Amchitka 407 PM AKST Fri Feb 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 60 to 75 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. * WHERE...Western Aleutians, including Shemya. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
1 follow-up statement
117 WWAK72 PAFC 271324 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 424 AM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021 AKZ191-280230- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0002.210228T1800Z-210301T0900Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0004.210228T1800Z-210301T1400Z/ Western Aleutians- Including the city of Shemya and Amchitka 424 AM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 5 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 60 to 75 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Aleutians, including Shemya. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 5 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occurs Sunday afternoon through Sunday night. Blowing snow conditions are possible, with reduced visibility to one half mile at times throughout the day on Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ 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
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 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, 4:24 AM AKST | High Wind Warning | AFC | 3 days | |
| Feb 27, 4:26 AM AKST | High Wind Warning | AFC | 31 hr |
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