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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Juneau, AK
NWS Juneau, AK issued this high wind watch at Jan 13, 2021, 5:44 AM AKST. It took effect at Jan 14, 2021, 6:00 AM AKST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2021, 5:44 AM AKST (14:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 14, 2021, 6:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Jan 13, 2021, 3:29 PM AKST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Juneau, AK
The text
As transmitted.
778 WWAK77 PAJK 131444 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 544 AM AKST Wed Jan 13 2021 AKZ023-027-140200- /O.NEW.PAJK.HW.A.0002.210114T1500Z-210115T0900Z/ Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area- Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area- Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Craig, and Klawock 544 AM AKST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of the eastern and southeastern Gulf Coast including Baranof Island and western Prince of Wales Island * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/ajk
1 follow-up statement
704 WWAK77 PAJK 140029 NPWAJK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 329 PM AKST Wed Jan 13 2021 AKZ023-027-141230- /O.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0002.210114T1500Z-210115T0900Z/ /O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0006.210114T1800Z-210115T0600Z/ Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area- Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area- Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Craig, and Klawock 329 PM AKST Wed Jan 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast Gulf Coast including the cities of Hydaburg, Craig, and Sitka. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/ajk
The office that day
Everything else NWS Juneau, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 4:04 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AJK | 34 hr | |
| Jan 13, 4:07 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 12 hr | |
| Jan 13, 4:19 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 11 hr | |
| Jan 13, 5:46 AM AKST | Winter Storm Watch | AJK | 10 hr |
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