High Wind Watch 4, NWS Anchorage, AK

Issued

Feb 27, 2021, 5:06 PM AKST (02:06 UTC)

In effect from

Mar 1, 2021, 3:00 PM AKST

Expired

Feb 28, 2021, 1:19 AM AKST

In force

Issued by

NWS Anchorage, AK

627 
WWAK72 PAFC 280206 CCA
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
506 PM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021

AKZ187-281400-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0003.210301T0300Z-210301T1800Z/
/O.COR.PAFC.HW.W.0004.210301T0300Z-210302T0300Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
506 PM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central Aleutians, including Adak.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, 
  and cause power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A front associated with a strong Bering low
  is forecast to traverse the Bering from west to east. While the
  leading front will bring gusty southerly winds to the area, the
  strongest core of winds will arrive on the backside of this
  front.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ191-281400-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.210228T1800Z-210301T1400Z/
Western Aleutians-
Including the city of Shemya and Amchitka
506 PM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

AKZ185-281400-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0004.210302T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
506 PM AKST Sat Feb 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...We are continuing to monitor the track of
  this low as it traverses the Bering. Any slight shift in the
  track will determine where the strongest areas of winds occur. 

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

372 
WWAK72 PAFC 281019
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
119 AM AKST Sun Feb 28 2021

AKZ185-010100-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0004.210302T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
/O.EXB.PAFC.HW.W.0004.210302T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
119 AM AKST Sun Feb 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 3 PM AKST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Dutch Harbor.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 3 PM AKST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow is also expected with this
  event.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ187-010100-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.210301T0300Z-210302T0300Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
119 AM AKST Sun Feb 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central Aleutians, including Adak.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, 
  and cause power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A front associated with a strong Bering low
  is forecast to push across the Bering from west to east. While 
  the leading front will bring gusty southerly winds to the area, 
  the strongest core of winds will arrive on the backside of this 
  front.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ191-010100-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.210228T1800Z-210301T1400Z/
Western Aleutians-
Including the city of Shemya and Amchitka
119 AM AKST Sun Feb 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING 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 occur this afternoon 
  through tonight. Blowing snow is also 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

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