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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Juneau, AK
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.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 3:07 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 37 hr | |
| Jan 17, 3:07 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 37 hr | |
| Jan 17, 3:09 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 37 hr | |
| Jan 17, 3:10 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 48 hr | |
| Jan 17, 3:10 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AJK | 25 hr | |
| Jan 17, 3:21 PM AKST | Winter Storm Warning | AJK | 39 hr | |
| Jan 18, 3:58 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 24 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.