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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Juneau, AK

January 9, 2021

NWS Juneau, AK issued this high wind warning at Jan 9, 2021, 4:54 AM AKST. It took effect at Jan 9, 2021, 9:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 21 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
Jan 9, 2021, 4:54 AM AKST (13:54 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 9, 2021, 9:00 AM AKST
Expired
Jan 10, 2021, 6:00 AM AKST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Juneau, AK

The text

As transmitted.

328 
WWAK77 PAJK 091354
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
454 AM AKST Sat Jan 9 2021

AKZ027-101500-
/O.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0001.210109T2100Z-210110T1200Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0003.210109T1800Z-210110T1500Z/
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Craig and Klawock
454 AM AKST Sat Jan 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Southeast Gulf Coast.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM AKST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest winds are likeliest Saturday
  afternoon and evening. Winds will begin to ease early Sunday
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should use caution when outside in forested areas and 
around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

AKZ023-101500-
/O.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0001.210109T2100Z-210110T1200Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0003.210109T2100Z-210110T1500Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka and Port Alexander
454 AM AKST Sat Jan 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM AKST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Baranof Island especially for Port Alexander.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM AKST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should exercise caution if outside in forested areas and 
around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/ajk
2 follow-up statements
715 
WWAK77 PAJK 100523
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
823 PM AKST Sat Jan 9 2021

AKZ023-027-101500-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210110T1500Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Craig, and Klawock
823 PM AKST Sat Jan 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts 60 to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Southeast Gulf Coast. Baranof Island especially for
  Port Alexander.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest winds Saturday evening. Winds will
  begin to ease early Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should use caution when outside in forested areas and
around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/ajk
674 
WWAK77 PAJK 101435
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
535 AM AKST Sun Jan 10 2021

AKZ023-027-101545-
/O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210110T1500Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Craig, and Klawock
535 AM AKST Sun Jan 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM AKST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Wind gusts reached 68 mph near Hydaburg around 10AM Saturday but 
winds are calming down this morning. Gusts near 45 mph are still 
expected.

$$

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
Jan 8, 3:12 PM AKSTStorm WarningAJK37 hr
Jan 8, 3:13 PM AKSTStorm WarningAJK37 hr
Jan 8, 3:19 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK57 hr
Jan 8, 3:19 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK5 days
Jan 9, 4:35 AM AKSTGale WarningAJK24 hr
Jan 9, 4:35 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK59 hr
Jan 9, 4:57 AM AKSTWinter Storm WarningAJK49 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.