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High Wind Warning 11, NWS Juneau, AK

February 23, 2021

NWS Juneau, AK issued this high wind warning at Feb 23, 2021, 12:23 PM AKST. It took effect at Feb 24, 2021, 12:00 PM 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

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 23, 2021, 12:23 PM AKST (21:23 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 24, 2021, 12:00 PM AKST
Expired
Feb 24, 2021, 9:00 PM AKST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Juneau, AK

The text

As transmitted.

561 
WWAK77 PAJK 232123
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1223 PM AKST Tue Feb 23 2021

AKZ023-027-240600-
/O.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0005.210224T1800Z-210225T0600Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0011.210224T2100Z-210225T0300Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Craig, and Klawock
1223 PM AKST Tue Feb 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area and Dixon
  Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area Counties, including the
  communities of Hydaburg, Klawock, Craig, Port Alexander, and 
  Sitka.

* WHEN...From noon to 6 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. 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. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

AKZ028-240600-
/O.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0005.210224T1800Z-210225T0600Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0011.210225T0000Z-210225T0600Z/
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
1223 PM AKST Tue Feb 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM AKST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southern Inner Channels County, including the
  communities of Ketchikan, Metlakatla, Thorne Bay, and Annette.

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 9 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. 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. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/ajk
5 follow-up statements
087 
WWAK77 PAJK 240544
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
844 PM AKST Tue Feb 23 2021

AKZ023-027-241345-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0011.210224T2100Z-210225T0300Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Craig, and Klawock
844 PM AKST Tue Feb 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area and Cape
  Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area Counties, including the
  communities of Hydaburg, Klawock, Craig, Port Alexander, and
  Sitka.

* WHEN...From noon to 6 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. 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. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

AKZ028-241345-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0011.210225T0000Z-210225T0600Z/
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
844 PM AKST Tue Feb 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southern Inner Channels County, including the
  communities of Ketchikan, Metlakatla, Thorne Bay, and Annette.

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 9 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power
  outages are possible. 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. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/ajk
598 
WWAK77 PAJK 241343
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
443 AM AKST Wed Feb 24 2021

AKZ023-027-242145-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0011.210224T2100Z-210225T0300Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Craig, and Klawock
443 AM AKST Wed Feb 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM
AKST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area,
  including the communities of Hydaburg, Craig, Port Alexander, 
  and Sitka.

* WHEN...From noon to 6 PM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy rain will accompany the high winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.

&&

$$

AKZ028-242145-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0011.210225T0000Z-210225T0600Z/
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
443 AM AKST Wed Feb 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Southern Inner Channels, including the communities of
  Ketchikan, Metlakatla, Thorne Bay, and Kasaan.

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 9 PM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy rain will accompany the high winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.
&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/ajk
115 
WWAK77 PAJK 242120
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1220 PM AKST Wed Feb 24 2021

AKZ023-027-250300-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210225T0300Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Craig, and Klawock
1220 PM AKST Wed Feb 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area, 
  including the communities of Hydaburg, Craig, Port Alexander, 
  and Sitka.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy rain will accompany the high winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.

&&

$$

AKZ028-250300-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0011.210225T0000Z-210225T0600Z/
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
1220 PM AKST Wed Feb 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Southern Inner Channels, including the communities of 
  Ketchikan, Metlakatla, Thorne Bay, and Kasaan.

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 9 PM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy rain will accompany the high winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. 
&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/ajk
365 
WWAK77 PAJK 250300
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
600 PM AKST Wed Feb 24 2021

AKZ023-027-250400-
/O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210225T0300Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Craig, and Klawock
600 PM AKST Wed Feb 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

Winds will remain very gusty for several more hours, however
observable wind speeds have fallen below warning criteria. 

$$

AKZ028-250600-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210225T0600Z/
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
600 PM AKST Wed Feb 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Southern Inner Channels.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* 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
192 
WWAK77 PAJK 250550
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
850 PM AKST Wed Feb 24 2021

AKZ028-250700-
/O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210225T0600Z/
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
850 PM AKST Wed Feb 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

Winds will remain very gusty for the next several hours, however 
observable wind speeds have fallen below warning criteria. 

$$

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 22, 3:40 PM AKSTHigh Wind WatchAJK21 hr
Feb 22, 4:17 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK23 hr
Feb 22, 4:33 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK12 hr
Feb 23, 4:17 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK11 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.