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High Wind Watch 5, NWS Anchorage, AK

October 5, 2021

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind watch at Oct 5, 2021, 3:21 PM AKDT. It took effect at Oct 7, 2021, 4:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Oct 5, 2021, 3:21 PM AKDT (23:21 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 7, 2021, 4:00 PM AKDT
Expired
Oct 6, 2021, 12:52 PM AKDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

395 
WWAK72 PAFC 052321
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
321 PM AKDT Tue Oct 5 2021

AKZ185-061500-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0005.211008T0000Z-211008T1200Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
321 PM AKDT Tue Oct 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT FOR UNALASKA...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty westerly winds are expected to
  rapidly increase Thursday afternoon along and behind a strong
  front trailing from a low pressure system crossing north of the 
  Aleutians. Winds are expected to peak shortly after the front 
  passes overhead on Thursday afternoon and evening. Strong winds 
  will then gradually decrease through early Friday morning.

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
3 follow-up statements
705 
WWAK72 PAFC 061207
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
407 AM AKDT Wed Oct 6 2021

AKZ185-070200-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0005.211008T0000Z-211008T1200Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
407 AM AKDT Wed Oct 6 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT FOR
UNALASKA...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty westerly winds are expected to 
  rapidly increase Thursday afternoon along and behind a strong 
  front trailing from a low pressure system crossing north of 
  the Aleutians. Winds are expected to peak shortly after the 
  front passes overhead on Thursday afternoon and evening. 
  Strong winds will then gradually decrease through early Friday 
  morning.

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
095 
WWAK72 PAFC 061802 CCA
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1002 AM AKDT Wed Oct 6 2021

AKZ185-070200-
/O.COR.PAFC.HW.A.0005.211008T0000Z-211008T1200Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
1002 AM AKDT Wed Oct 6 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT FOR UNALASKA...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty westerly winds are expected to 
  rapidly increase Thursday afternoon along and behind a strong 
  front trailing from a low pressure system crossing north of 
  the Aleutians. Winds are expected to peak shortly after the 
  front passes overhead on Thursday afternoon and evening. 
  Strong winds will then gradually decrease through early Friday 
  morning.

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
585 
WWAK72 PAFC 062052
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1252 PM AKDT Wed Oct 6 2021

AKZ185-071300-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0005.211008T0000Z-211008T1200Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0009.211008T0000Z-211008T1800Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
1252 PM AKDT Wed Oct 6 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM AKDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM AKDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will slowly decrease below Warning
  level through the day Friday, but will remain very gusty.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ181-071300-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0006.211008T0600Z-211009T0000Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
1252 PM AKDT Wed Oct 6 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. 

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday 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...The strongest winds are expected 
  along the north side of the peninsula.

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

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Oct 5, 3:59 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC4 days
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Oct 5, 4:12 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC35 hr
Oct 5, 3:11 PM AKDTStorm WarningAFC13 hr
Oct 5, 3:12 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC13 hr
Oct 5, 3:12 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC49 hr
Oct 5, 3:12 PM AKDTStorm WarningAFC49 hr
Oct 5, 3:47 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC48 hr
Oct 5, 3:47 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC5 days

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