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High Wind Warning 13, NWS Anchorage, AK

April 5, 2024

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 5, 3:17 AM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFC59 hr
Apr 5, 3:17 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC47 hr
Apr 5, 3:17 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC59 hr
Apr 5, 3:17 AM AKDTStorm WarningAFC36 hr
Apr 5, 4:10 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC6 days
Apr 5, 3:05 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC35 hr
Apr 5, 3:05 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC48 hr
Apr 5, 3:29 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC48 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.