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High Wind Warning 13, NWS Juneau, AK
NWS Juneau, AK issued this high wind warning at Oct 1, 2021, 5:21 AM AKDT. It took effect at Oct 1, 2021, 3:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 25 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Oct 1, 2021, 5:21 AM AKDT (13:21 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 1, 2021, 3:00 PM AKDT
- Expired
- Oct 2, 2021, 3:35 PM AKDT
- In force
- 25 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Juneau, AK
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582 WWAK77 PAJK 011321 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 521 AM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 AKZ023-026-027-020000- /O.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0006.211002T0200Z-211002T2000Z/ /O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0013.211001T2300Z-211002T1400Z/ Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area- Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island- Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area- Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Petersburg, Wrangell, Kake, Craig, and Klawock 521 AM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected with a wind shift to south and southwest early Saturday morning. * WHERE...The Southeast Gulf Coast, portions of the Eastern Gulf Coast, and portions of the Central Inner Channels including Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Edna Bay, Whale Pass, Point Baker, Port Protection, and Port Alexander. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation and marine transportation will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest confidence in winds is along the coast, but inland locations still will likely see wind gusts around 60 mph. Klawock, Hydaburg, Craig, Wrangell, and Petersburg's time of greatest threat is from late afternoon through late evening. Sitka, Port Alexander, Edna Bay, Whale Pass, and Kake will experience the threat of high winds from late afternoon through early Saturday morning. Confidence in winds is highest on Baranof Island including Sitka. Heavy rain will also occur across the warned area. 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. && $$ AKZ028-020000- /O.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0006.211002T0200Z-211002T2000Z/ /O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0013.211001T2300Z-211002T0800Z/ Southern Inner Channels- Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla 521 AM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Inner Channels including Ketchikan, Thorne Bay, Metlakatla, Saxman, Hollis, Meyers Chuck, and other adjacent communities. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to midnight AKDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation and marine transportation will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy rain will also accompany the wind. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ021-024-020000- /O.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0006.211002T0200Z-211002T2000Z/ /O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0013.211002T0200Z-211002T1400Z/ Eastern Chichagof Island- Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island- Including the cities of Hoonah and Angoon 521 AM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected Friday evening with a wind shift to south and southwest early Saturday morning. * WHERE...Portions of the central Inner Channels including Hoonah, Angoon, and Tenakee Springs. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. All modes of travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy rain will accompany the storm. 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. && $$ AKZ022-025-020000- /O.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0006.211002T0200Z-211002T2000Z/ /O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0013.211002T0200Z-211002T1800Z/ Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area- Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island- Including the cities of Elfin Cove, Pelican, and Juneau 521 AM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...East to southeast winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of the eastern Gulf Coast and portions of the central Inner Channels including Juneau, Douglas, Pelican, and Elfin Cove. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation and marine transportation will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest threat of high winds for Juneau is early to mid Saturday morning as the storm makes landfall around Cape Fairweather. However, very windy conditions will occur all of Friday night. Confidence for winds is higher for Juneau than for Pelican and Elfin Cove. While high wind speeds are still likely for these communities, a more eastward track of the storm may result in much lighter winds. Please monitor changes to the forecast. Heavy rain will also accompany the storm. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Have a flashlight handy and charge mobile phones in case of power outages. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ018-020000- /O.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0006.211002T1200Z-211002T2200Z/ /O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0013.211002T1400Z-211003T0200Z/ Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway- Including the city of Skagway 521 AM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway including Skagway. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation and marine transportation will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Skagway could experience a period of lighter north winds Friday night into Saturday morning before eventual high southerly winds. Confidence in the onset of winds is poor due to possible small changes in the track and speed of the storm. But confidence is high that they will occur. Heavy rain will also accompany the storm. 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. && $$ AKZ020-020000- /O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0013.211002T0200Z-211002T1800Z/ Glacier Bay- Including the city of Gustavus 521 AM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Glacier Bay including Gustavus. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation and marine transportation will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While high gusty winds are likely for Gustavus, confidence is lower due to uncertainty in the track of the storm. Should the storm arrive a few miles east of our forecast, Gustavus will be spared the strongest winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/ajk
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569 WWAK77 PAJK 012332 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 332 PM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 AKZ023-026-027-020800- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211002T1400Z/ Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area- Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island- Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area- Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Petersburg, Wrangell, Kake, Craig, and Klawock 332 PM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected with a wind shift to south and southwest early Saturday morning. * WHERE...The Southeast Gulf Coast, portions of the Eastern Gulf Coast, and portions of the Central Inner Channels including Sitka, Wrangell, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Edna Bay, Whale Pass, Point Baker, Port Protection, and Port Alexander. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation and marine transportation will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...No significant changes to the forecast today. The highest confidence in winds is along the coast, but inland locations still will likely see wind gusts around 60 mph. Klawock, Hydaburg, Craig, and Wrangell's time of greatest threat is from late afternoon through late evening. Sitka, Port Alexander, Edna Bay, Whale Pass, and Kake will experience the threat of high winds from late afternoon through early Saturday morning. Expect a wind shift from SE to SW as the front passes through around early Sat morning. This wind shift may cause additional damage to weakened structures. 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. && $$ AKZ028-020800- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211002T0800Z/ Southern Inner Channels- Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla 332 PM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Inner Channels including Ketchikan, Thorne Bay, Metlakatla, Saxman, Hollis, Meyers Chuck, and other adjacent communities. * WHEN...Until midnight AKDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...No significant changes to the forecast today. Heavy rain will also accompany the high winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ021-024-020800- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0013.211002T0200Z-211002T1400Z/ Eastern Chichagof Island- Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island- Including the cities of Hoonah and Angoon 332 PM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island and Eastern Chichagof Island. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. All modes of travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...No significant changes to the forecast today. Heavy rain will accompany the storm. 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. && $$ AKZ020-022-025-020800- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0013.211002T0200Z-211002T1800Z/ Glacier Bay-Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area- Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island- Including the cities of Gustavus, Elfin Cove, Pelican, and Juneau 332 PM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island, Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area and Glacier Bay including Juneau, Douglas, Gustavus, and Elfin Cove. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation and marine transportation will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...No significant changes to the forecast today. Confidence remains high for winds in excess of 60 mph for the Juneau area. While strong winds are still expected for Gustavus, Elfin Cove, and Pelican; confidence is lower for winds in excess of 60 mph for these areas. Expect a wind shift from SE to SW as the front passes through around sunrise on Saturday. This wind shift may cause additional damage to weakened structures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ018-020800- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0013.211002T1400Z-211003T0200Z/ Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway- Including the city of Skagway 332 PM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation and marine transportation will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...No significant changes to the forecast today. Skagway will experience a period of lighter north winds Friday night into Saturday morning before an eventual shift to high southerly winds. Confidence in the onset of winds is poor due to possible small changes in the track and speed of the storm. But confidence is high that they will occur. 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 020510 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 910 PM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 AKZ021-023-024-026-027-021315- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211002T1400Z/ Eastern Chichagof Island- Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area- Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island- Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island- Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area- Including the cities of Hoonah, Sitka, Port Alexander, Angoon, Petersburg, Wrangell, Kake, Craig, and Klawock 910 PM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 90 mph expected with a wind shift to south and southwest early Saturday morning. * WHERE...The Southeast Gulf Coast, portions of the Eastern Gulf Coast, and portions of the Central Inner Channels including Sitka, Wrangell, Angoon, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Edna Bay, Whale Pass, Point Baker, Port Protection, and Port Alexander. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation and marine transportation will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts of 75 mph recorded at Sitka, with trees down and power outages reported in Craig and Klawock this evening. Inland locations still will see wind gusts around 60 mph. Expect a wind shift from SE to SW as the front passes through around early Sat morning. This wind shift may cause additional damage to weakened structures. Heavy rain and thunderstorms will also accompany the high winds. 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. && $$ AKZ020-022-025-021315- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211002T1800Z/ Glacier Bay-Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area- Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island- Including the cities of Gustavus, Elfin Cove, Pelican, and Juneau 910 PM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island, Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area and Glacier Bay including Juneau, Douglas, Gustavus, and Elfin Cove. * WHEN...Through 10 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation and marine transportation will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds in excess of 60 mph for the Juneau area. While strong winds are still expected for Gustavus, Elfin Cove, and Pelican; confidence is lower for winds in excess of 60 mph for these areas. Expect a wind shift from SE to SW as the front passes through around sunrise on Saturday. This wind shift may cause additional damage to weakened structures. 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. && $$ AKZ028-020800- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211002T0800Z/ Southern Inner Channels- Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla 910 PM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 90 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Inner Channels including Ketchikan, Thorne Bay, Metlakatla, Saxman, Hollis, Meyers Chuck, and other adjacent communities. * WHEN...Until midnight AKDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Reported gusts of up to 75 mph have been reported. Heavy rain and thunderstorms will also accompany the high winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ018-021315- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0013.211002T1400Z-211003T0200Z/ Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway- Including the city of Skagway 910 PM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation and marine transportation will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Skagway will experience a period of lighter north winds Friday night into Saturday morning before an eventual shift to high southerly winds. Confidence in the onset of winds is poor due to possible small changes in the track and speed of the storm. But confidence is high that they will occur. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/ajk
512 WWAK77 PAJK 020755 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 1155 PM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 AKZ028-020900- /O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211002T0800Z/ Southern Inner Channels- Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla 1155 PM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT... After gusts over 100 mph in places, including Ketchikan, the threat of high, damaging winds is over. Windy conditions will continue through the night, but gusts will be less than 50 mph. $$ AKZ021-023-024-026-027-021400- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211002T1400Z/ Eastern Chichagof Island- Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area- Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island- Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island- Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area- Including the cities of Hoonah, Sitka, Port Alexander, Angoon, Petersburg, Wrangell, Kake, Craig, and Klawock 1155 PM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 90 mph expected with a wind shift to southwest early Saturday morning. * WHERE...The Southeast Gulf Coast, portions of the Eastern Gulf Coast, and portions of the Central Inner Channels including Sitka, Wrangell, Angoon, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Edna Bay, Whale Pass, Point Baker, Port Protection, Hoonah, and Port Alexander. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation and marine transportation will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts of 75 mph have been recorded at Sitka, with trees down and power outages reported in Craig and Klawock this evening. Inland locations still will see wind gusts around 60 mph. Winds continue to shift to southwest. This wind shift may cause additional damage to weakened structures. Heavy rain will also accompany the high winds. 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. && $$ AKZ020-022-025-021400- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211002T1800Z/ Glacier Bay-Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area- Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island- Including the cities of Gustavus, Elfin Cove, Pelican, and Juneau 1155 PM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island, Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area and Glacier Bay including Juneau, Douglas, Gustavus, Elfin Cove, and Pelican. * WHEN...Through 10 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation and marine transportation will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds close to 70 mph have already occurred in the Juneau area with gusts around 50 mph in Gustavus. We expect a wind shift from SE to SW as the front passes through around sunrise on Saturday. This wind shift may cause additional damage to weakened structures. The greatest threat of high winds will be occur early Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ018-021400- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0013.211002T1400Z-211003T0200Z/ Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway- Including the city of Skagway 1155 PM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation and marine transportation will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Skagway will experience a period of lighter north winds Friday night into Saturday morning before an eventual shift to high southerly winds. Confidence in the onset of winds is poor due to possible small changes in the track and speed of the storm. But confidence is high that they will occur. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/ajk
298 WWAK77 PAJK 021356 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 556 AM AKDT Sat Oct 2 2021 AKZ020-025-021500- /O.CAN.PAJK.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211002T1800Z/ Glacier Bay-Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island- Including the cities of Gustavus and Juneau 556 AM AKDT Sat Oct 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat of high winds is over. Juneau gusted to 69 mph. $$ AKZ021-023-024-026-027-021500- /O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211002T1400Z/ Eastern Chichagof Island- Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area- Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island- Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island- Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area- Including the cities of Hoonah, Sitka, Port Alexander, Angoon, Petersburg, Wrangell, Kake, Craig, and Klawock 556 AM AKDT Sat Oct 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM AKDT EARLY THIS MORNING... The threat of high winds is over. Sitka gusted to 75 mph overnight. $$ AKZ022-021800- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211002T1800Z/ Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area- Including the cities of Elfin Cove and Pelican 556 AM AKDT Sat Oct 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...portions of the Eastern Gulf Coast including Elfin Cove and Pelican. * WHEN...Through 10 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation and marine transportation will be impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ018-021800- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0013.211002T1400Z-211003T0200Z/ Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway- Including the city of Skagway 556 AM AKDT Sat Oct 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation and marine transportation will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Skagway will experience a period of lighter north winds Friday night into Saturday morning before an eventual shift to high southerly winds. Confidence in the onset of winds is poor due to possible small changes in the track and speed of the storm. But confidence is high that they will occur. Snow will fall above 3000 feet with White Pass receiving close to 4 inches today. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/ajk
604 WWAK77 PAJK 021758 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 958 AM AKDT Sat Oct 2 2021 AKZ022-021900- /O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211002T1800Z/ Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area- Including the cities of Elfin Cove and Pelican 958 AM AKDT Sat Oct 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM AKDT THIS MORNING... Winds have fallen below warning criteria. Strong wind is still expected for the next several hours but will continue to diminish over the course of the day. $$ AKZ018-030200- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211003T0200Z/ Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway- Including the city of Skagway 958 AM AKDT Sat Oct 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Confidence in the onset of winds is poor due to possible small changes in the track and speed of the storm. Confidence is high that they will occur. Snow will fall above 3000 feet with White Pass receiving close to 4 inches today. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/ajk
005 WWAK77 PAJK 022335 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 335 PM AKDT Sat Oct 2 2021 AKZ018-030045- /O.CAN.PAJK.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211003T0200Z/ Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway- Including the city of Skagway 335 PM AKDT Sat Oct 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds have fallen below warning criteria. Strong wind is still expected for the next several hours but will continue to diminish this evening. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 3:36 AM AKDT | Storm Warning | AJK | 24 hr | |
| Oct 1, 3:57 AM AKDT | Storm Warning | AJK | 36 hr | |
| Oct 1, 4:17 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AJK | 35 hr | |
| Oct 1, 4:17 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 24 hr | |
| Oct 1, 4:17 AM AKDT | Storm Warning | AJK | 24 hr | |
| Oct 1, 3:51 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AJK | 24 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.