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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Juneau, AK

January 12, 2021

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 11, 3:46 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK48 hr
Jan 11, 4:01 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK36 hr
Jan 11, 4:01 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK36 hr
Jan 12, 1:12 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK14 hr
Jan 12, 4:12 AM AKSTGale WarningAJK11 hr
Jan 12, 11:10 AM AKSTHigh Wind WarningAJK4 hr
Jan 12, 2:43 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK13 hr
Jan 12, 2:54 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK13 hr
Jan 12, 2:54 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK13 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.