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High Wind Watch 9, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind watch at Oct 27, 2021, 5:08 AM AKDT. It took effect at Oct 29, 2021, 10:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for .
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- Issued
- Oct 27, 2021, 5:08 AM AKDT (13:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 29, 2021, 10:00 PM AKDT
- Expired
- Oct 28, 2021, 10:48 AM AKDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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787 WWAK71 PAFC 271308 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 508 AM AKDT Wed Oct 27 2021 AKZ101-280100- /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0009.211030T0600Z-211031T1500Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 508 AM AKDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR TURNAGAIN ARM AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS... * WHAT...East winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Turnagain Arm and Higher Elevations. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is also likely along with the high winds, making for difficult travel along the Seward Highway. There is significant uncertainty as to how far down in elevation the stronger winds will get into Anchorage. 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. $$ AKZ125-280100- /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.A.0009.211030T0600Z-211031T1500Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 508 AM AKDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR PORTAGE VALLEY AND EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM... * WHAT...East winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Portage Valley and Eastern Turnagain Arm. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy rain is expected along with the high winds during this time. This will make for hazardous travel conditions along the Seward Highway through Portage Valley, particularly for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
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097 WWAK71 PAFC 272330 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK Issued by National Weather Service Juneau AK 330 PM AKDT Wed Oct 27 2021 AKZ101-281300- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0009.211030T0600Z-211031T1500Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 330 PM AKDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR TURNAGAIN ARM AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS... * WHAT...East winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Turnagain Arm and Higher Elevations. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is also likely along with the high winds, making for difficult travel along the Seward Highway. There is significant uncertainty as to how far down in elevation the stronger winds will get into Anchorage. 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.. && $$ AKZ125-281300- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0009.211030T0600Z-211031T1500Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 330 PM AKDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR PORTAGE VALLEY AND EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM... * WHAT...East winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Portage Valley and Eastern Turnagain Arm. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy rain is expected along with the high winds during this time. This will make for hazardous travel conditions along the Seward Highway through Portage Valley, particularly for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
505 WWAK71 PAFC 281212 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK Issued by National Weather Service Juneau AK 412 AM AKDT Thu Oct 28 2021 AKZ101-290100- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0009.211030T0600Z-211031T1500Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 412 AM AKDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR TURNAGAIN ARM AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS... * WHAT...East winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Turnagain Arm and Higher Elevations. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is also likely along with the high winds, making for difficult travel along the Seward Highway. There is significant uncertainty as to how far down in elevation the stronger winds will get into Anchorage. 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.. && $$ AKZ125-290100- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0009.211030T0600Z-211031T1500Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 412 AM AKDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR PORTAGE VALLEY AND EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM... * WHAT...East winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Portage Valley and Eastern Turnagain Arm. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy rain is expected along with the high winds during this time. This will make for hazardous travel conditions along the Seward Highway through Portage Valley, particularly for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
389 WWAK71 PAFC 281848 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1048 AM AKDT Thu Oct 28 2021 AKZ101-291300- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0009.211030T0600Z-211031T1500Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0011.211030T0900Z-211031T0900Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 1048 AM AKDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY FOR TURNAGAIN ARM AND THE UPPER HILLSIDE... * WHAT...East winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Turnagain Arm and Upper Hillside. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeasterly winds will increase Friday night, peaking Saturday morning and afternoon. Winds are expected to remain elevated through Saturday evening before diminishing late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. Strongest gusts will be at higher elevations. Anchorage Bowl will see southeasterly winds 25-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 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. && $$ AKZ125-291300- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0009.211030T0600Z-211031T1500Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0011.211030T0900Z-211031T0900Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 1048 AM AKDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY FOR EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM AND PORTAGE VALLEY... * WHAT...East winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeasterly winds will increase Friday night, peaking Saturday morning and afternoon. Winds are expected to remain elevated through Saturday evening before diminishing late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ 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 26, 4:05 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Oct 26, 4:05 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Oct 26, 4:05 PM AKDT | Storm Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Oct 27, 4:13 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 71 hr | |
| Oct 27, 4:13 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 25 hr | |
| Oct 27, 4:20 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Oct 27, 3:29 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Oct 27, 3:29 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 13 hr |
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