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High Wind Warning 14, NWS Juneau, AK

October 11, 2021

NWS Juneau, AK issued this high wind warning at Oct 11, 2021, 4:59 AM AKDT. It took effect at Oct 11, 2021, 5:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued: Oct 11, 2021, 4:59 AM AKDT (12:59 UTC)
In effect from: Oct 11, 2021, 5:00 PM AKDT
Expired: Oct 12, 2021, 3:00 AM AKDT
In force: 10 hr
Issued by: NWS Juneau, AK

The text

As transmitted.

876 
WWAK77 PAJK 111259
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
459 AM AKDT Mon Oct 11 2021

AKZ023-027-112100-
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0014.211012T0100Z-211012T0900Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Craig, and Klawock
459 AM AKDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM
AKDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 AM AKDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Loose objects will be blown around. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect the strongest winds to occur 
  between 6 PM and 10 PM tonight. A wind shift from SE to SW is 
  expected as the front passes through. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ028-112100-
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0014.211012T0300Z-211012T1100Z/
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
459 AM AKDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
AKDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Inner Channels including Ketchikan and
  surrounding communities. 

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 AM AKDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Loose objects will be blown around. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect the strongest winds to occur between
  7 PM and Midnight tonight. 

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

4 follow-up statements

693 
WWAK77 PAJK 112049
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1249 PM AKDT Mon Oct 11 2021

AKZ023-027-120500-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0014.211012T0100Z-211012T0900Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Craig, and Klawock
1249 PM AKDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 1 AM AKDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 AM AKDT Tuesday.

* 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...Expect the strongest winds to occur 
  between 6 PM and 10 PM tonight. A wind shift from SE to SW is 
  expected as the front passes through.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ028-120500-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0014.211012T0300Z-211012T1100Z/
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
1249 PM AKDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM AKDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Inner Channels including Ketchikan and
  surrounding communities.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 AM AKDT Tuesday.

* 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...Expect the strongest winds to occur 
  between 7 PM and Midnight tonight. 

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

407 
WWAK77 PAJK 120456
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
856 PM AKDT Mon Oct 11 2021

AKZ023-027-120900-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211012T0900Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Craig, and Klawock
856 PM AKDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 AM AKDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect the strongest winds to occur prior
  to midnight tonight. A wind shift from SE to SW is expected as 
  the front passes through.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ028-120900-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211012T1100Z/
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
856 PM AKDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Inner Channels including Ketchikan and 
  surrounding communities.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 AM AKDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect the strongest winds to occur prior
  to midnight tonight.

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

343 
WWAK77 PAJK 120850
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1250 AM AKDT Tue Oct 12 2021

AKZ023-027-121000-
/O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211012T0900Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Craig, and Klawock
1250 AM AKDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM AKDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

The front is pushing through the area with the peak winds now
past. A wind shift to the southwest with continued gusts of 
around 50mph are likely over night.

The Sitka Airport measured a peak gust of 55 mph at 919pm Monday.
Hydaburg seaplane base measured a peak gust of 64 mph at 1135 pm.
Please report any damage or power outages to the National Weather
Service, juneau.weather@noaa.gov.

$$

AKZ028-121100-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211012T1100Z/
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
1250 AM AKDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Inner Channels including Ketchikan and 
  surrounding communities.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/ajk

969 
WWAK77 PAJK 121048
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 12 2021

AKZ028-121200-
/O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211012T1100Z/
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
248 AM AKDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM AKDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

The front is pushing through the area with the peak winds now
past. A wind shift to the south with continued gusts of around 
45mph are likely through the early morning hours.

Salmon Landing in Ketchikan measured a peak gust of 58 mph at 
1053 pm Monday. Metlakatla seaplane base measured a peak gust of 
56 mph at 1136 pm. The FAA webcam at Kasaan measured a maximum
sustained wind of 55 mph at 810 pm. Please report any damage or 
power outages to the National Weather Service, 
juneau.weather@noaa.gov.

$$

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	Lasted
Oct 10, 4:08 PM AKDT	Gale Warning	AJK	12 hr
Oct 10, 4:08 PM AKDT	Gale Warning	AJK	12 hr
Oct 10, 4:08 PM AKDT	Small Craft Advisory	AJK	60 hr
Oct 11, 4:13 AM AKDT	Gale Warning	AJK	24 hr
Oct 11, 4:13 AM AKDT	Small Craft Advisory	AJK	48 hr
Oct 11, 4:13 AM AKDT	Storm Warning	AJK	3 hr
Oct 11, 4:13 AM AKDT	Storm Warning	AJK	24 hr
Oct 11, 7:21 AM AKDT	Gale Warning	AJK	21 hr
Oct 11, 3:58 PM AKDT	Gale Warning	AJK	13 hr
Oct 11, 3:58 PM AKDT	Small Craft Advisory	AJK	13 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.