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High Wind Watch 5, NWS Anchorage, AK
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 .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- 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
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 3:59 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 4 days | |
| Oct 5, 4:12 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 3 days | |
| Oct 5, 4:12 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 35 hr | |
| Oct 5, 3:11 PM AKDT | Storm Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Oct 5, 3:12 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Oct 5, 3:12 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 49 hr | |
| Oct 5, 3:12 PM AKDT | Storm Warning | AFC | 49 hr | |
| Oct 5, 3:47 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Oct 5, 3:47 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 5 days |
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