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High Wind Warning 13, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Apr 5, 2024, 11:18 AM AKDT. It took effect at Apr 6, 2024, 1:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for 8 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
- Apr 5, 2024, 11:18 AM AKDT (19:18 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 6, 2024, 1:00 AM AKDT
- Expired
- Apr 6, 2024, 9:27 AM AKDT
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
141 WWAK72 PAFC 051918 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1118 AM AKDT Fri Apr 5 2024 AKZ187-061400- /O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0009.240406T0600Z-240406T2100Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0013.240406T0900Z-240406T1800Z/ Central Aleutians- Including the city of Atka and Adak 1118 AM AKDT Fri Apr 5 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 50 to 65 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Aleutians. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/afc
2 follow-up statements
625 WWAK72 PAFC 061137 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 337 AM AKDT Sat Apr 6 2024 AKZ187-061745- /O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240406T1800Z/ Central Aleutians- Including the city of Atka and Adak 337 AM AKDT Sat Apr 6 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 50 to 65 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Aleutians. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM AKDT this morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/afc
246 WWAK72 PAFC 061727 NPWALU URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 927 AM AKDT Sat Apr 6 2024 AKZ187-061830- /O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240406T1800Z/ Central Aleutians- Including the city of Atka and Adak 927 AM AKDT Sat Apr 6 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The strongest of winds have now weakened, though gusty westerly winds will continue into the early evening hours. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/afc
The office that day
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 3:17 AM AKDT | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFC | 59 hr | |
| Apr 5, 3:17 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 47 hr | |
| Apr 5, 3:17 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 59 hr | |
| Apr 5, 3:17 AM AKDT | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Apr 5, 4:10 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 6 days | |
| Apr 5, 3:05 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 35 hr | |
| Apr 5, 3:05 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Apr 5, 3:29 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 48 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.