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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Anchorage, AK

January 23, 2022

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Jan 23, 2022, 6:00 AM AKST. It took effect at Jan 23, 2022, 10:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 250 days. 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 23, 2022, 6:00 AM AKST (15:00 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 23, 2022, 10:00 PM AKST
Expired
Sep 30, 2022, 4:00 PM AKDT
In force
250 days
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

096 
WWAK71 PAFC 231500
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
600 AM AKST Sun Jan 23 2022

AKZ101-240300-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0002.220124T0300Z-220124T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0003.220124T0700Z-220124T1900Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
600 AM AKST Sun Jan 23 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
AKST MONDAY FOR TURNAGAIN ARM AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS...

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Anchorage Hillside and Turnagain Arm.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of
widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/afc
9 follow-up statements
554 
WWAK71 PAFC 232358
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
258 PM AKST Sun Jan 23 2022

AKZ101-241400-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0003.220124T0700Z-220124T1900Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
258 PM AKST Sun Jan 23 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Anchorage Hillside and Turnagain Arm.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of
widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/afc
020 
WWAK71 PAFC 241359
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
459 AM AKST Mon Jan 24 2022

AKZ101-241900-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220124T1900Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
459 AM AKST Mon Jan 24 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKST THIS
MORNING FOR TURNAGAIN ARM AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Anchorage Hillside and Turnagain Arm.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKST this morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of
widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/afc
118 
WWAK71 PAFC 241824
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
924 AM AKST Mon Jan 24 2022

AKZ101-241930-
/O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220124T1900Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
924 AM AKST Mon Jan 24 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished across Turnagain Arm and the Anchorage
Hillside. Gusty southeasterly winds will continue through the day
but are not expected to reach warning criteria. 

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/afc
300 
WWAK72 PAFC 281148
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
348 AM AKDT Wed Sep 28 2022

AKZ191-290200-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0003.220929T2100Z-220930T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0003.220929T2000Z-221001T0000Z/
Western Aleutians-
Including the city of Shemya and Amchitka
348 AM AKDT Wed Sep 28 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 60 to 80 mph with gusts up to 100 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Aleutians.

* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 4 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage
  property. Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A potent storm system, the remnants of
  current Typhoon Kulap, is expected to enter the Western Bering
  and Aleutians on Thursday. Southeast winds are expected to
  increase Thursday morning and then shift southwest late Thursday
  night, continuing through at least Friday afternoon. The highest
  winds are currently expected near Attu ans Shemya early Friday
  morning, where gusts to 100 mph are expected. Widespread 
  sustained winds are expected to be around 60 to 80 mph with the 
  strongest southeast winds Friday morning.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior 
to the onset of winds. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings 
for updates on this situation.

&&

$$
564 
WWAK72 PAFC 281703 CCA
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
903 AM AKDT Wed Sep 28 2022

AKZ191-290200-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0003.220929T2100Z-220930T2100Z/
/O.COR.PAFC.HW.W.0003.220929T2000Z-221001T0000Z/
Western Aleutians-
Including the city of Shemya and Amchitka
903 AM AKDT Wed Sep 28 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 60 to 80 mph with gusts up to 100 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Aleutians.

* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 4 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage
  property. Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A potent storm system, the remnants of
  current Typhoon Kulap, is expected to enter the Western Bering
  and Aleutians on Thursday. Southeast winds are expected to
  increase Thursday morning and then shift southwest late Thursday
  night, continuing through at least Friday afternoon. The highest
  winds are currently expected near Attu and Shemya early Friday 
  morning, where gusts to 100 mph are expected. Widespread 
  sustained winds are expected to be around 60 to 80 mph with the 
  strongest southeast winds Friday morning.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior 
to the onset of winds. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings 
for updates on this situation.

&&

$$
457 
WWAK72 PAFC 290041
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
441 PM AKDT Wed Sep 28 2022

AKZ191-291445-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0003.220929T2000Z-221001T0000Z/
Western Aleutians-
Including the city of Shemya and Amchitka
441 PM AKDT Wed Sep 28 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 4 PM
AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 60 to 80 mph with gusts up to 100 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Aleutians.

* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 4 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A potent storm system, the remnants of 
  current Typhoon Kulap, is expected to enter the Western Bering 
  and Aleutians on Thursday. Southeast winds are expected to 
  increase Thursday morning and then shift southwest late 
  Thursday night, continuing through at least Friday afternoon. 
  The highest winds are currently expected near Attu and Shemya 
  early Friday morning, where gusts to 100 mph are expected. 
  Widespread sustained winds are expected to be around 60 to 80 
  mph with the strongest southeast winds Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior
to the onset of winds. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings
for updates on this situation.

&&

$$
580 
WWAK72 PAFC 291207
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
407 AM AKDT Thu Sep 29 2022

AKZ191-300200-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0003.220929T2000Z-221001T0000Z/
Western Aleutians-
Including the city of Shemya and Amchitka
407 AM AKDT Thu Sep 29 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM
AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 60 to 80 mph with gusts up to 100 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Aleutians.

* WHEN...From noon today to 4 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A potent storm system, the remnants of
  current tropical storm Kulap, is expected to enter the Western
  Bering and Aleutians later today. Southeast winds are expected
  to increase through the afternoon and then shift southwest late
  tonight, continuing through at least Friday afternoon. The 
  highest winds are currently expected near Attu and Shemya early 
  Friday morning, where gusts to 100 mph are expected. Widespread 
  sustained winds are expected to be around 60 to 80 mph with the 
  strongest southeast winds Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior
to the onset of winds. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings
for updates on this situation.

&&

$$
415 
WWAK72 PAFC 300013
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
413 PM AKDT Thu Sep 29 2022

AKZ191-301400-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-221001T0000Z/
Western Aleutians-
Including the city of Shemya and Amchitka
413 PM AKDT Thu Sep 29 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 60 to 75 mph with gusts up to 90 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Aleutians.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A potent storm system, the remnants of
  Typhoon Kulap, is tracking northward across the Western
  Aleutians into the western Bering Sea this afternoon. Southeast
  winds will continue to increase this evening and then shift
  southwest late tonight, with high winds continuing through at
  least Friday afternoon. The highest winds are still expected
  near Attu and Shemya early Friday morning, where gusts to 90 mph
  are expected. Widespread sustained winds are expected to be
  around 60 to 75 mph through Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior
to the onset of winds. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings
for updates on this situation.

&&

$$
898 
WWAK72 PAFC 301143
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
343 AM AKDT Fri Sep 30 2022

AKZ191-010000-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-221001T0000Z/
Western Aleutians-
Including the city of Shemya and Amchitka
343 AM AKDT Fri Sep 30 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 60 to 75 mph with gusts up to 90 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Aleutians.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and may damage 
  property. Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A potent storm system, the remnants of
  Typhoon Kulap, is continuing to track northward across the
  Western Aleutians into the western Bering Sea. Southwest winds
  will peak this morning, then steadily decrease through this
  evening. The highest winds are still expected near Attu and
  Shemya early this morning, where gusts to 90 mph are expected.
  Widespread sustained winds are expected to be around 60 to 75
  mph until winds begin to diminish this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior
to the onset of winds. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings
for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 22, 3:48 PM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFC5 days
Jan 22, 3:48 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC36 hr
Jan 22, 3:48 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC36 hr
Jan 22, 4:06 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC35 hr
Jan 22, 4:06 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC48 hr
Jan 22, 4:06 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC48 hr
Jan 22, 4:06 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC12 hr
Jan 23, 3:27 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC36 hr
Jan 23, 3:27 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC5 days
Jan 23, 3:52 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC6 days
Jan 23, 9:18 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC30 hr
Jan 23, 2:48 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC25 hr
Jan 23, 2:48 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC13 hr
Jan 23, 2:54 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC25 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.