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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Feb 18, 2022, 4:05 PM AKST. It took effect at Feb 20, 2022, 7:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 231 days. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Feb 18, 2022, 4:05 PM AKST (01:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 20, 2022, 7:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Oct 8, 2022, 9:53 PM AKDT
- In force
- 231 days
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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584 WWAK72 PAFC 190105 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 405 PM AKST Fri Feb 18 2022 AKZ187-191500- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0003.220220T0900Z-220221T0000Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0004.220220T1400Z-220221T0200Z/ Central Aleutians- Including the city of Atka and Adak 405 PM AKST Fri Feb 18 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Aleutians. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southeast winds associated with a strengthening low pressure system in the North Pacific will turn southwest as the center of the low shifts north of the central Aleutians Sunday morning. There is still some uncertainty as to the exact track of this storm. However, winds are expected to peak early Sunday morning and remain elevated through Sunday afternoon before slowly diminishing Sunday evening. 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. && $$ AKZ185-191500- /O.EXT.PAFC.HW.A.0003.220220T1200Z-220221T0000Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 405 PM AKST Fri Feb 18 2022 ...HIGH WIND WATCH EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 50 to 65 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High levels of uncertainty still exist on the exact track of a strong low pressure system expected to move from the north Pacific into the central Bering. Current solutions have a 50 to 75 mile wide area of 75 mph or greater winds arriving east of the low center somewhere between Adak and Nikolski. Should the storm track shift farther to the east, Unalaska may be impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
9 follow-up statements
148 WWAK72 PAFC 191355 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 455 AM AKST Sat Feb 19 2022 AKZ187-200200- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.220220T1400Z-220221T0200Z/ Central Aleutians- Including the city of Atka and Adak 455 AM AKST Sat Feb 19 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Aleutians. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southeast winds associated with a strengthening low pressure system in the North Pacific will turn southwest as the center of the low shifts north of the central Aleutians Sunday morning. There is still some uncertainty as to the exact track of this storm. However, winds are expected to peak early Sunday morning and remain elevated through Sunday afternoon before slowly diminishing Sunday evening. 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. && $$ AKZ185-200200- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0003.220220T1200Z-220221T0000Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 455 AM AKST Sat Feb 19 2022 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 50 to 65 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High levels of uncertainty still exist on the exact track of a strong low pressure system expected to move from the north Pacific into the central Bering. Current solutions have a 50 to 75 mile wide area of 75 mph or greater winds arriving east of the low center somewhere between Adak and Nikolski. Should the storm track shift farther to the east, Unalaska may be impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
006 WWAK72 PAFC 200109 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 409 PM AKST Sat Feb 19 2022 AKZ185-201500- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0003.220220T1200Z-220221T0000Z/ /O.EXB.PAFC.HW.W.0004.220220T1600Z-220221T0200Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 409 PM AKST Sat Feb 19 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 50 to 65 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 5 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southeast winds associated with a strengthening low pressure system in the North Pacific will gradually turn south to southwest Sunday morning. Winds are expected to peak Sunday morning and remain elevated through Sunday early afternoon before slowly diminishing Sunday evening. 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. && $$ AKZ187-201500- /O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0004.220220T1600Z-220221T0200Z/ Central Aleutians- Including the city of Atka and Adak 409 PM AKST Sat Feb 19 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Aleutians. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 5 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southeast winds associated with a strengthening low pressure system in the North Pacific will turn southwest as the center of the low shifts north of the central Aleutians Sunday morning. There is still some uncertainty as to the exact track of this storm. However, winds are expected to peak Sunday morning and remain elevated through Sunday early afternoon before slowly diminishing Sunday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
523 WWAK72 PAFC 200112 CCA NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Anchorage AK 412 PM AKST Sat Feb 19 2022 AKZ185-201500- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0003.220220T1200Z-220221T0000Z/ /O.COR.PAFC.HW.W.0004.220220T1600Z-220221T0200Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 412 PM AKST Sat Feb 19 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 50 to 65 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 5 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southeast winds associated with a strengthening low pressure system in the North Pacific will gradually turn south to southwest Sunday morning. Winds are expected to peak Sunday morning and remain elevated through Sunday early afternoon before slowly diminishing Sunday evening. 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. && $$ AKZ187-201500- /O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0004.220220T1600Z-220221T0200Z/ Central Aleutians- Including the city of Atka and Adak 412 PM AKST Sat Feb 19 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Aleutians. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 5 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southeast winds associated with a strengthening low pressure system in the North Pacific will turn southwest as the center of the low shifts north of the central Aleutians Sunday morning. There is still some uncertainty as to the exact track of this storm. However, winds are expected to peak Sunday morning and remain elevated through Sunday early afternoon before slowly diminishing Sunday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
696 WWAK72 PAFC 201328 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 428 AM AKST Sun Feb 20 2022 AKZ185-210000- /O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0004.220220T1800Z-220221T0000Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 428 AM AKST Sun Feb 20 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeast winds associated with a strengthening low pressure system in the North Pacific will quickly turn south to southwest late Sunday morning. The strongest winds are expected over Nikolski and Akutan. This will be a very brief event, with one to three hours of the stronger gusts. Unalaska should be protected by the mountains, but a brief period of high winds with gusts up to 75 mph is possible between 11am and 2pm. 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 power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
481 WWAK72 PAFC 210002 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 302 PM AKST Sun Feb 20 2022 AKZ185-210115- /O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220221T0000Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 302 PM AKST Sun Feb 20 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Winds have diminished across the area as the low center moves northward. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/afc
754 WWAK71 PAFC 081659 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 859 AM AKDT Sat Oct 8 2022 AKZ101-090200- /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0004.221008T1659Z-221009T0900Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 859 AM AKDT Sat Oct 8 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY FOR TURNAGAIN ARM, ANCHORAGE HILLSIDE, AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS... * WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Turnagain Arm, Anchorage Hillside, and higher elevations. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southeasterly winds are expected to impact Turnagain Arm, Anchorage Hillside, and higher elevations today. Peak gusts are likely to occur around midday. Winds will gradually diminish by the evening hours before tapering off overnight. Within the Anchorage Bowl, expect southeast wind gusts to 35 mph. 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. && $$
733 WWAK71 PAFC 082025 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1225 PM AKDT Sat Oct 8 2022 AKZ101-090200- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-221009T0900Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 1225 PM AKDT Sat Oct 8 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Turnagain Arm, Anchorage Hillside, and higher elevations. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southeasterly winds will impact Turnagain Arm, Anchorage Hillside, and higher elevations today. Peak gusts are likely to occur around midday. Some locations in the Anchorage Hillside with channeled terrain will see localized gusts up to 80 mph. Winds will gradually diminish by the evening hours before tapering off overnight. Within the Anchorage Bowl, expect southeast wind gusts to 40 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
693 WWAK71 PAFC 090009 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 409 PM AKDT Sat Oct 8 2022 AKZ101-090900- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-221009T0900Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 409 PM AKDT Sat Oct 8 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Turnagain Arm, Anchorage Hillside, and higher elevations. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southeasterly winds will impact Turnagain Arm, Anchorage Hillside, and higher elevations today. Peak gusts likely occured around midday. Some locations in the Anchorage Hillside with channeled terrain will see localized gusts up to 80 mph. A short lull is expected around 7 PM with a resurgence at 10 PM, tapering off by 1 AM. Within the Anchorage Bowl, expect southeast wind gusts up to 30 mph. 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. && $$
827 WWAK71 PAFC 090553 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 953 PM AKDT Sat Oct 8 2022 AKZ101-090700- /O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-221009T0900Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 953 PM AKDT Sat Oct 8 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds have decreased across Turnagain Arm and the Anchorage Hillside there will still be a few gusts to 50 mph through around midnight then the winds will decrease significantly. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 3:30 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 18, 3:30 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Feb 18, 3:33 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 19, 3:45 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 19, 4:02 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 3 days | |
| Feb 19, 4:02 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 35 hr |
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