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High Wind Warning 9, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Mar 3, 2023, 3:57 PM AKST. It took effect at Mar 4, 2023, 12:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2023, 3:57 PM AKST (00:57 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 4, 2023, 12:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Mar 4, 2023, 12:00 PM AKST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
602 WWAK71 PAFC 040057 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 357 PM AKST Fri Mar 3 2023 AKZ131-041400- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0008.230304T0600Z-230304T2100Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0009.230304T0900Z-230304T2100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 357 PM AKST Fri Mar 3 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Valdez through Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen tonight and peak late tonight through Saturday morning. Gusty conditions are expected to diminish slowly throughout the day Saturday, becoming significantly less intense by Saturday evening. Isolated areas of blowing and drifting snow could briefly reduce visibilities to one quarter mile. Wind chills to -35 degrees Fahrenheit overnight tonight through Thompson Pass. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/afc
2 follow-up statements
984 WWAK71 PAFC 041314 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 414 AM AKST Sat Mar 4 2023 AKZ131-042100- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230304T2100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 414 AM AKST Sat Mar 4 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Valdez through Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen tonight and peak late tonight through Saturday morning. Gusty conditions are expected to diminish slowly throughout the day Saturday, becoming significantly less intense by Saturday evening. Isolated areas of blowing and drifting snow could briefly reduce visibilities to one quarter mile. Wind chills to 35 - degrees Fahrenheit overnight tonight through Thompson Pass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/afc
454 WWAK71 PAFC 042101 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1201 PM AKST Sat Mar 4 2023 AKZ131-042215- /O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230304T2100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 1201 PM AKST Sat Mar 4 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Strong winds through Thompson Pass have diminished this morning and will continue to diminish this evening. Gusty winds near 45 mph into Valdez will continue to linger into the evening and slowly diminish overnight. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 3:58 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 62 min | |
| Mar 3, 3:58 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 62 min | |
| Mar 3, 4:22 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Mar 3, 4:22 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Mar 4, 4:21 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 47 hr | |
| Mar 4, 4:21 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 47 hr | |
| Mar 4, 4:21 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 11 hr | |
| Mar 4, 4:40 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 47 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.