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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Anchorage, AK

February 26, 2021

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.

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 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
Feb 27, 4:26 AM AKSTHigh Wind WarningAFC31 hr

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Sources

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