Alert archive / Alaska / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 4, NWS Juneau, AK
NWS Juneau, AK issued this high wind warning at Jan 12, 2021, 1:10 AM AKST. It was in force for 8 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 12, 2021, 1:10 AM AKST (10:10 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 12, 2021, 9:00 AM AKST
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Juneau, AK
The text
As transmitted.
502 WWAK77 PAJK 121010 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 110 AM AKST Tue Jan 12 2021 AKZ027-121800- /O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0004.210112T1010Z-210112T1800Z/ Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area- Including the cities of Craig and Klawock 110 AM AKST Tue Jan 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Western Prince of Wales Island including Hydaburg, Craig, Klawock, Edna Bay, and Naukati Bay. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning. * 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...Winds will shift south toward morning before easing. Moderate to heavy rain will accompany the winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should use caution when outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/ajk
3 follow-up statements
835 WWAK77 PAJK 121150 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 250 AM AKST Tue Jan 12 2021 AKZ028-121600- /O.EXB.PAJK.HW.W.0004.210112T1200Z-210112T1600Z/ Southern Inner Channels- Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla 250 AM AKST Tue Jan 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Inner Channels including Ketchikan, Metlakatla, Thorne Bay, Hollis, and adjacent communities. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should use caution when outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ027-121600- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210112T1800Z/ Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area- Including the cities of Craig and Klawock 250 AM AKST Tue Jan 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning. * 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...Winds will shift south toward morning before easing. Moderate to heavy rain will accompany the winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should use caution when outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/ajk
073 WWAK77 PAJK 121535 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 635 AM AKST Tue Jan 12 2021 AKZ028-121645- /O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210112T1600Z/ Southern Inner Channels- Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla 635 AM AKST Tue Jan 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM AKST THIS MORNING... Gusts of 60 to 75 mph were reported in the Ketchikan area early this morning. But winds have eased considerably. $$ AKZ027-121800- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210112T1800Z/ Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area- Including the cities of Craig and Klawock 635 AM AKST Tue Jan 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Western Prince of Wales Island including Edna Bay and Naukati Bay. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning. * 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...Moderate to heavy rain will accompany the winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should use caution when outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/ajk
637 WWAK77 PAJK 121740 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 840 AM AKST Tue Jan 12 2021 AKZ027-121845- /O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210112T1800Z/ Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area- Including the cities of Craig and Klawock 840 AM AKST Tue Jan 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING... Winds over the area have diminished as the low pressure system tracks northward. This will be the final statement on this event. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 3:46 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 48 hr | |
| Jan 11, 4:01 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 36 hr | |
| Jan 11, 4:01 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 36 hr | |
| Jan 12, 1:12 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 14 hr | |
| Jan 12, 4:12 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 11 hr | |
| Jan 12, 11:10 AM AKST | High Wind Warning | AJK | 4 hr | |
| Jan 12, 2:43 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 13 hr | |
| Jan 12, 2:54 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 13 hr | |
| Jan 12, 2:54 PM AKST | 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.