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High Wind Warning 17, NWS Juneau, AK

November 23, 2021

NWS Juneau, AK issued this high wind warning at Nov 23, 2021, 10:33 AM AKST. It took effect at Nov 24, 2021, 9:00 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

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 23, 2021, 10:33 AM AKST (19:33 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 24, 2021, 9:00 AM AKST
Expired
Nov 24, 2021, 6:00 PM AKST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Juneau, AK

The text

As transmitted.

295 
WWAK77 PAJK 231933
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1033 AM AKST Tue Nov 23 2021

AKZ027-028-240400-
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0017.211124T1800Z-211125T0300Z/
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
1033 AM AKST Tue Nov 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AKST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area and
  Southern Inner Channels including Metlakatla, Ketchikan,
  Hydaburg, Craig, and possibly other nearby communities.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM AKST Wednesday.

* 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...Highest confidence for strongest winds are
  in the early afternoon.

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
4 follow-up statements
566 
WWAK77 PAJK 240352
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
652 PM AKST Tue Nov 23 2021

AKZ027-028-241200-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0017.211124T1800Z-211125T0300Z/
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
652 PM AKST Tue Nov 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Metlakatla, Ketchikan, Hydaburg, Craig, and other 
  nearby communities.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM AKST Wednesday.

* 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...Highest confidence for strongest winds 
  are in the early afternoon.

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
679 
WWAK77 PAJK 241131
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
231 AM AKST Wed Nov 24 2021

AKZ027-028-241945-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0017.211124T1800Z-211125T0300Z/
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
231 AM AKST Wed Nov 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Metlakatla, Ketchikan, Hydaburg, Craig, and other 
  nearby communities.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM AKST Wednesday.

* 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...Highest confidence for strongest winds are
  midday Wednesday.

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
829 
WWAK77 PAJK 241919
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1019 AM AKST Wed Nov 24 2021

AKZ027-028-250300-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-211125T0300Z/
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
1019 AM AKST Wed Nov 24 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Metlakatla, Ketchikan, Hydaburg, Craig, and other 
  nearby communities.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM AKST Wednesday.

* 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...Highest confidence for strongest winds are
  midday Wednesday into mid-afternoon. Earlier this morning,
  Hydaburg recorded gusts to 59 mph around 1 AM and 5 AM.  

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
058 
WWAK77 PAJK 250257
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
557 PM AKST Wed Nov 24 2021

AKZ027-028-250400-
/O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-211125T0300Z/
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
557 PM AKST Wed Nov 24 2021

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

Winds have started to ease below warning criteria, but gusts of 45
mph remain possible through the night. A peak gust of 63 mph was
measured at Salmon Landing in Ketchikan and a peak gust of 59 mph
was measured at Hydaburg.

$$

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
Nov 22, 3:19 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK12 hr
Nov 22, 3:22 PM AKSTWinter Storm WarningAJK4 days
Nov 22, 3:22 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAJK42 hr
Nov 23, 3:39 AM AKSTGale WarningAJK11 hr
Nov 23, 3:39 AM AKSTGale WarningAJK3 days
Nov 23, 3:39 AM AKSTGale WarningAJK59 hr
Nov 23, 3:39 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK3 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.