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High Wind Warning 12, NWS Juneau, AK

March 17, 2021

NWS Juneau, AK issued this high wind warning at Mar 17, 2021, 2:12 PM AKDT. It was in force for 3 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
Mar 17, 2021, 2:12 PM AKDT (22:12 UTC)
Expired
Mar 17, 2021, 5:00 PM AKDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Juneau, AK

The text

As transmitted.

131 
WWAK77 PAJK 172212
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
212 PM AKDT Wed Mar 17 2021

AKZ025-180100-
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0012.210317T2212Z-210318T0100Z/
Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Including the city of Juneau
212 PM AKDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM AKDT 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
1 follow-up statement
976 
WWAK77 PAJK 180055
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
455 PM AKDT Wed Mar 17 2021

AKZ025-180200-
/O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210318T0100Z/
Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Including the city of Juneau
455 PM AKDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Strong winds continue in the greater Juneau area and will persist
through this evening, but wind gusts of 60 mph or higher have
ended. 

$$

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
Mar 16, 4:20 PM AKDTGale WarningAJK36 hr
Mar 16, 4:20 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK35 hr
Mar 16, 4:20 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK36 hr
Mar 16, 4:21 PM AKDTGale WarningAJK12 hr
Mar 17, 4:17 AM AKDTGale WarningAJK23 hr
Mar 17, 4:17 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK71 hr
Mar 17, 4:46 AM AKDTGale WarningAJK11 hr
Mar 17, 4:46 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK11 hr
Mar 17, 11:04 AM AKDTWinter Storm WarningAJK12 hr
Mar 17, 3:28 PM AKDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAJK46 hr
Mar 17, 3:34 PM AKDTGale WarningAJK12 hr
Mar 17, 3:34 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK13 hr
Mar 17, 3:34 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK13 days

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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.