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High Wind Watch 6, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind watch at Oct 6, 2021, 12:52 PM AKDT. It took effect at Oct 7, 2021, 10:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 6, 2021, 12:52 PM AKDT (20:52 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 7, 2021, 10:00 PM AKDT
- Expired
- Oct 7, 2021, 4:33 AM AKDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
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
1 follow-up statement
402 WWAK72 PAFC 071233 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 433 AM AKDT Thu Oct 7 2021 AKZ181-080200- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0006.211008T0600Z-211009T0000Z/ /O.EXB.PAFC.HW.W.0009.211008T0700Z-211009T0000Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 433 AM AKDT Thu Oct 7 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM AKDT FRIDAY FOR THE ALASKA PENINSULA... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula, including Cold Bay. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 4 PM 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...A low traversing the Bering will strengthen as it moves eastward today, bringing gusty winds to the Alaska Peninsula. An initial round of gusty southerly winds will arrive this afternoon. However, much stronger southwesterly winds will arrive tonight. The strongest winds are expected on the Bering side of the Alaska Peninsula. 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. && $$ AKZ185-080200- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0009.211008T0000Z-211008T1800Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 433 AM AKDT Thu Oct 7 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM AKDT FRIDAY FOR THE EASTERN ALEUTIANS... * WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A low traversing the Bering will strengthen as it moves eastward today, bringing gusty winds to the Eastern Aleutians. Westerly winds will begin to ramp up this afternoon, and will peak during the overnight hours tonight before diminishing Friday morning. Gusty conditions are expected to continue throughout the day Friday, but winds will remain below warning criteria. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
The office that day
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 3:32 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Oct 6, 3:53 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Oct 6, 4:09 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Oct 6, 4:09 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 11 hr | |
| Oct 6, 4:09 AM AKDT | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Oct 6, 12:52 PM AKDT | High Wind Warning | AFC | 51 hr | |
| Oct 6, 3:29 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Oct 6, 3:29 PM AKDT | Storm Warning | AFC | 49 hr | |
| Oct 6, 3:36 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 7 days | |
| Oct 6, 3:36 PM AKDT | Storm Warning | AFC | 60 hr |
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