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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Juneau, AK

January 13, 2021

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 13, 4:04 AM AKSTStorm WarningAJK34 hr
Jan 13, 4:07 AM AKSTGale WarningAJK12 hr
Jan 13, 4:19 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK11 hr
Jan 13, 5:46 AM AKSTWinter Storm WatchAJK10 hr

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Sources

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