High Wind Watch 8, NWS Juneau, AK

Issued

Oct 21, 2021, 5:38 AM AKDT (13:38 UTC)

In effect from

Oct 22, 2021, 5:00 AM AKDT

Expired

Oct 21, 2021, 3:34 PM AKDT

In force

Issued by

NWS Juneau, AK

011 
WWAK77 PAJK 211338
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
538 AM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021

AKZ027-028-220100-
/O.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0007.211022T0900Z-211022T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0015.211022T0800Z-211022T2000Z/
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
538 AM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON AKDT
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southeast Gulf coast and portions of the Southern Inner
  Channels, including Metlakatla, Ketchikan, Hydaburg, Craig, 
  Klawock, Thorne Bay, and Edna Bay.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon AKDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The peak winds will likely occur around
  daybreak as the approaching low will be passing nearest to the 
  area.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ023-026-220100-
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.A.0008.211022T1300Z-211023T0100Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Petersburg, 
Wrangell, and Kake
538 AM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of the Eastern Gulf Coast and Central Inner 
  Channels, including Port Protection, Point Baker, Coffman Cove, 
  Port Alexander, Sitka, Wrangell, and Kake.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest chances for high winds occur
  around 6AM to noon as the approaching low passes by the area 
  just off the coast.

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

485 
WWAK77 PAJK 212334
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
334 PM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021

AKZ023-026-220745-
/O.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0008.211022T1300Z-211023T0100Z/
/O.EXB.PAJK.HW.W.0015.211022T1500Z-211022T2100Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Petersburg, 
Wrangell, and Kake
334 PM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM AKDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area and Inner
  Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island, including
  Coffman Cove, Point Baker, Point Alexander and possibly Sitka.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 1 PM AKDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The peak winds will likely occur around
  early to mid morning as the approaching low will be passing 
  nearest to the area.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ027-028-220745-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0015.211022T0800Z-211022T2000Z/
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
334 PM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON AKDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area and
  Southern Inner Channels, including Metlakatla, Ketchikan, 
  Hydaburg, Craig, Klawock, Thorne Bay, and Edna Bay.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon AKDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The peak winds will likely occur around 
  daybreak as the approaching low will be passing nearest to the 
  area.

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

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