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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Juneau, AK

January 4, 2021

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.

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 3, 3:39 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK24 hr
Jan 3, 3:44 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK61 hr
Jan 4, 3:54 AM AKSTGale WarningAJK4 days
Jan 4, 4:29 AM AKSTGale WarningAJK35 hr
Jan 4, 4:29 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK48 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.