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High Wind Warning 17, NWS Juneau, AK
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 3:19 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 12 hr | |
| Nov 22, 3:22 PM AKST | Winter Storm Warning | AJK | 4 days | |
| Nov 22, 3:22 PM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AJK | 42 hr | |
| Nov 23, 3:39 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 11 hr | |
| Nov 23, 3:39 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 3 days | |
| Nov 23, 3:39 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 59 hr | |
| Nov 23, 3:39 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 3 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.