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High Wind Warning 10, NWS Juneau, AK

February 17, 2021

NWS Juneau, AK issued this high wind warning at Feb 17, 2021, 3:21 PM AKST. It took effect at Feb 18, 2021, 3:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Feb 17, 2021, 3:21 PM AKST (00:21 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 18, 2021, 3:00 AM AKST
Expired
Feb 18, 2021, 12:00 PM AKST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Juneau, AK

The text

As transmitted.

357 
WWAK77 PAJK 180021
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
321 PM AKST Wed Feb 17 2021

AKZ027-028-180830-
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0010.210218T1200Z-210218T2100Z/
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
321 PM AKST Wed Feb 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area and
  Southern Inner Channels including Craig, Hydaburg, and Ketchikan.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe 
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

AKZ023-180830-
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.A.0004.210218T1500Z-210219T0000Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka and Port Alexander
321 PM AKST Wed Feb 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area including
  Sitka.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
https://weather.gov/ajk
3 follow-up statements
516 
WWAK77 PAJK 180746
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1046 PM AKST Wed Feb 17 2021

AKZ027-028-181600-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0010.210218T1200Z-210218T2100Z/
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
1046 PM AKST Wed Feb 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area and 
  Southern Inner Channels including Craig, Hydaburg, and 
  Ketchikan.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

AKZ023-181600-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.A.0004.210218T1500Z-210219T0000Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka and Port Alexander
1046 PM AKST Wed Feb 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AKST THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area 
  including Sitka.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
https://weather.gov/ajk
871 
WWAK77 PAJK 181259
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
359 AM AKST Thu Feb 18 2021

AKZ023-181400-
/O.CAN.PAJK.HW.A.0004.210218T1500Z-210219T0000Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka and Port Alexander
359 AM AKST Thu Feb 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Winds over Baranof Island including Sitka and Point Alexander are
not expected to reach warning criteria of frequent 60 mph gusts.
Strong winds are still expected with gusts upwards to 50 to 55 mph
which may still be damaging to trees and power lines.

This will be the final statement on this event.


$$

AKZ027-028-182100-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210218T2100Z/
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
359 AM AKST Thu Feb 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area and 
  Southern Inner Channels including Craig, Hydaburg, and 
  Ketchikan.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. 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
https://weather.gov/ajk
666 
WWAK77 PAJK 182051
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1151 AM AKST Thu Feb 18 2021

AKZ027-028-182200-
/O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210218T2100Z/
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
1151 AM AKST Thu Feb 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON AKST TODAY...

The threat for highest winds in the southern Panhandle has
diminished. However, the southern Inner Channels and Prince of
Wales Island could still see gusts around 50 mph this afternoon.

$$

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
Feb 17, 3:21 PM AKSTHigh Wind WatchAJK13 hr
Feb 17, 3:39 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK48 hr
Feb 17, 3:39 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK24 hr
Feb 17, 3:39 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK5 days
Feb 17, 3:39 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK3 days
Feb 17, 3:39 PM AKSTStorm WarningAJK24 hr
Feb 17, 3:39 PM AKSTStorm WarningAJK24 hr
Feb 18, 2:35 AM AKSTGale WarningAJK37 hr
Feb 18, 2:35 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK37 hr
Feb 18, 2:35 AM AKSTStorm WarningAJK13 hr
Feb 18, 4:00 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAJK34 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.