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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Juneau, AK

January 17, 2021

NWS Juneau, AK issued this high wind warning at Jan 17, 2021, 3:21 PM AKST. It took effect at Jan 18, 2021, 9:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Jan 17, 2021, 3:21 PM AKST (00:21 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 18, 2021, 9:00 AM AKST
Expired
Jan 18, 2021, 9:00 PM AKST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Juneau, AK

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045 
WWAK77 PAJK 180021
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
321 PM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021

AKZ022-180130-
/O.CAN.PAJK.HW.A.0003.210118T1800Z-210119T0600Z/
Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Elfin Cove and Pelican
321 PM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

While wind gusts are expected to reach 45 mph, we no longer
expect high wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph. 

$$

AKZ017-181400-
/O.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0003.210118T1800Z-210119T0600Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0007.210118T1800Z-210119T0300Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-
Including the city of Yakutat
321 PM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Northeast Gulf Coast including Yakutat.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread 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. Ensure
boats and aircraft are properly secured.

&&

$$

AKZ023-181400-
/O.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0003.210118T1800Z-210119T0600Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0007.210118T1800Z-210119T0600Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka and Port Alexander
321 PM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Baranof Island including Sitka, Port Alexander, and
  Little Port Walter.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread 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. Ensure
boats and aircraft are properly secured.

&&

$$

AKZ025-181400-
/O.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0003.210118T1800Z-210119T0600Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0007.210118T2100Z-210119T0600Z/
Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Including the city of Juneau
321 PM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Juneau Borough.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread 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. Ensure
boats and aircraft are properly secured.


&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/ajk
4 follow-up statements
041 
WWAK77 PAJK 181354
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
454 AM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

AKZ017-182200-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0007.210118T1800Z-210119T0300Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-
Including the city of Yakutat
454 AM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Northeast Gulf Coast including Yakutat.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM AKST this evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

AKZ023-182200-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0007.210118T1800Z-210119T0600Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka and Port Alexander
454 AM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Baranof Island including Sitka, Port Alexander, and
  Little Port Walter.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM AKST this evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

AKZ025-182200-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0007.210118T2100Z-210119T0600Z/
Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Including the city of Juneau
454 AM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM
AKST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Juneau.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM AKST this evening.

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

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
626 
WWAK77 PAJK 181907
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1007 AM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

AKZ017-190300-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210119T0300Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-
Including the city of Yakutat
1007 AM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Northeast Gulf Coast including Yakutat.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AKST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Confidence in high winds are moderately
  high. Periods of heavy rain will accompany the wind today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ023-190300-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210119T0600Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka and Port Alexander
1007 AM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Baranof Island including Sitka, Port Alexander, and 
  Little Port Walter.

* WHEN...Through 9 PM AKST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Confidence in high winds is moderate. Periods
  of heavy rain will accompany the wind today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

AKZ025-190300-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0007.210118T2100Z-210119T0600Z/
Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Including the city of Juneau
1007 AM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Juneau Borough including Douglas.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM AKST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While confidence in gusts to 60 mph or more
  have fallen in the last 24 hours, strong indicators still exist.
  Periods of heavy rain will accompany the wind through tonight.
  

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
292 
WWAK77 PAJK 190240
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
540 PM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

AKZ017-190345-
/O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210119T0300Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-
Including the city of Yakutat
540 PM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

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

Winds have calmed down over the last few hours and are not
expected to return. Highest wind gust observed was 63 mph at the
Yakutat Airport.

$$

AKZ023-025-190600-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210119T0600Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, and Juneau
540 PM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Sitka, Port Alexander, Juneau, and Douglas.

* WHEN...through 9 PM AKST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While confidence in gusts to 60 mph or 
  more have fallen in the last 24 hours, strong indicators still 
  exist. Periods of heavy rain will accompany the wind through 
  tonight.

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
229 
WWAK77 PAJK 190543
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
843 PM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

AKZ023-025-190645-
/O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210119T0600Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, and Juneau
843 PM AKST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

Winds did not quite reach high wind criteria today. Juneau peaked
at 48 mph and Sitka peaked at 52 mph. Winds should gradually calm
down through the night, though some gusty winds to 45 mph will
linger at Juneau for the next few hours.

$$

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 17, 3:07 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK37 hr
Jan 17, 3:07 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK37 hr
Jan 17, 3:09 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK37 hr
Jan 17, 3:10 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK48 hr
Jan 17, 3:10 PM AKSTStorm WarningAJK25 hr
Jan 17, 3:21 PM AKSTWinter Storm WarningAJK39 hr
Jan 18, 3:58 AM AKSTGale WarningAJK24 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.