Alert archive / Alaska / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 1, NWS Juneau, AK
NWS Juneau, AK issued this high wind warning at Jan 4, 2021, 5:45 AM AKST. It took effect at Jan 5, 2021, 8:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 4, 2021, 5:45 AM AKST (14:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 5, 2021, 8:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Jan 5, 2021, 4:00 PM AKST
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Juneau, AK
The text
As transmitted.
586 WWAK77 PAJK 041445 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 545 AM AKST Mon Jan 4 2021 AKZ027-050245- /O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0001.210105T1700Z-210106T0100Z/ Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area- Including the cities of Craig and Klawock 545 AM AKST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...East to Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area, including Craig and Hydaburg. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 4 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A wind shift to the south is expected in the late afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/ajk
4 follow-up statements
010 WWAK77 PAJK 050041 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 341 PM AKST Mon Jan 4 2021 AKZ023-028-051600- /O.EXA.PAJK.HW.W.0001.210105T1700Z-210106T0100Z/ Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area- Southern Inner Channels- Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla 341 PM AKST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of the eastern gulf coast and the southern Inner Channels including Sitka, Ketchikan, Port Alexander, Hollis, Metlakatla, Thorne Bay. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 4 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should use caution in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ027-051600- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0001.210105T1700Z-210106T0100Z/ Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area- Including the cities of Craig and Klawock 341 PM AKST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The Southeast gulf coast including Hydaburg, Craig, Klawock, Edna Bay, and other communities on western Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 4 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should use caution being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/ajk
186 WWAK77 PAJK 051529 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 629 AM AKST Tue Jan 5 2021 AKZ023-027-028-060100- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0001.210105T1700Z-210106T0100Z/ Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area- Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area- Southern Inner Channels- Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla 629 AM AKST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of the eastern gulf coast and the Southern Inner Channels including Sitka, Port Alexander, Craig, Hydaburg, Thorne Bay, Kasaan, Ketchikan and Metlakatla. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 4 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Loose objects, including holiday decorations, will be blown around. Travel will be difficult. Boat moorages should be monitored. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should use caution being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/ajk
230 WWAK77 PAJK 052203 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 103 PM AKST Tue Jan 5 2021 AKZ027-028-052315- /O.CAN.PAJK.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210106T0100Z/ Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area- Southern Inner Channels- Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla 103 PM AKST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The strong surface low responsible for the band of strong winds has moved through the southern panhandle. Winds have diminished through mid day. $$ AKZ023-060100- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210106T0100Z/ Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area- Including the cities of Sitka and Port Alexander 103 PM AKST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/ajk
437 WWAK77 PAJK 060052 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 352 PM AKST Tue Jan 5 2021 AKZ023-060200- /O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210106T0100Z/ Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area- Including the cities of Sitka and Port Alexander 352 PM AKST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... Gusts of between 60 and 65 mph were recorded at the Sitka Airport this afternoon. Winds should remain strong through this evening with gusts easing to 40 mph. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/ajk
The office that day
Everything else NWS Juneau, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 3:39 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 24 hr | |
| Jan 3, 3:44 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 61 hr | |
| Jan 4, 3:54 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 4 days | |
| Jan 4, 4:29 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 35 hr | |
| Jan 4, 4:29 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 48 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.