High Wind Watch 8, NWS Anchorage, AK

Issued

Oct 20, 2021, 11:53 AM AKDT (19:53 UTC)

In effect from

Oct 21, 2021, 10:00 PM AKDT

Expired

Oct 20, 2021, 6:24 PM AKDT

In force

Issued by

NWS Anchorage, AK

939 
WWAK72 PAFC 201953
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1153 AM AKDT Wed Oct 20 2021

AKZ185-210900-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0008.211022T0600Z-211022T2100Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
1153 AM AKDT Wed Oct 20 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON FOR THE EASTERN ALEUTIANS...

* WHAT...West winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 85 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

* 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
  increase Thursday evening, enhanced by Arctic air wrapping
  around the back side of a strong low near the Pribilof Islands.
  Expect the strongest winds to develop Thursday evening and
  continue through Friday afternoon as the low begins to cross 
  the Alaska Peninsula into the Pacific.

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

074 
WWAK72 PAFC 210224
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
624 PM AKDT Wed Oct 20 2021

AKZ185-211400-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0008.211022T0600Z-211022T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0010.211021T2000Z-211023T0000Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
624 PM AKDT Wed Oct 20 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
FRIDAY FOR THE EASTERN ALEUTIANS...

* WHAT...West winds 55 to 75 mph with gusts up to 95 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska.

* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 4 PM AKDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty westerly winds are expected to
  increase Thursday afternoon, enhanced by Arctic air wrapping
  around the back side of a strong low near the Pribilof Islands.
  Expect peak winds Thursday night into early Friday morning. 
  Strong winds will continue through Friday afternoon as the low 
  begins to cross the Alaska Peninsula into the Pacific.

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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