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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Anchorage, AK

January 5, 2024

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Jan 5, 2024, 3:21 PM AKST. It took effect at Jan 6, 2024, 5:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 14 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
Jan 5, 2024, 3:21 PM AKST (00:21 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 6, 2024, 5:00 AM AKST
Expired
Jan 6, 2024, 6:50 PM AKST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

763 
WWAK72 PAFC 060021
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
321 PM AKST Fri Jan 5 2024

AKZ185-061400-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0001.240106T1800Z-240107T0600Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0002.240106T1900Z-240107T0600Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
321 PM AKST Fri Jan 5 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 50 to 70 mph with gusts up to 
  90 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska and Nikolski.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM AKST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected between 
  Noon and 4pm. A few isolated gusts to 100 mph are possible as 
  winds accelerate through the mountains, especially for areas 
  above sea level. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ187-061400-
/O.UPG.PAFC.HW.A.0001.240106T1800Z-240107T0600Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0002.240106T1400Z-240107T0400Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
321 PM AKST Fri Jan 5 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Aleutians, including Adak and Atka.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM AKST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds will develop first in Adak early
  Saturday morning, then spread to Atka by late morning. The
  strongest winds are expected during the morning hours through
  about midday. Winds will very gradually diminish during the
  afternoon and evening hours. Atka will see mostly rain from this
  storm system. Adak will be right on the threshold of rain and
  snow this afternoon through tonight, then transition to wet snow
  on Saturday. The combination of snow and winds will lower
  visibility to less than one mile at times. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ181-061400-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0002.240106T1900Z-240107T0100Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
321 PM AKST Fri Jan 5 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM AKST SATURDAY
FROM COLD BAY WEST TO FALSE PASS...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Along the Alaska Peninsula from Cold Bay west to False 
  Pass.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 4 PM AKST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts for other communities along the
  Alaska Peninsula, including King Cove and Sand Point, will peak
  at 45 to 65 mph.

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
3 follow-up statements
364 
WWAK72 PAFC 061348
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
448 AM AKST Sat Jan 6 2024

AKZ181-070100-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0002.240106T1900Z-240107T0100Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
448 AM AKST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON FOR COLD BAY WEST TO FALSE PASS...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Along the Alaska Peninsula from Cold Bay west to False 
  Pass.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM AKST this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts for other communities along 
  the Alaska Peninsula, including King Cove and Sand Point, will 
  peak at 45 to 65 mph.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ185-070130-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0002.240106T1900Z-240107T0600Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
448 AM AKST Sat Jan 6 2024

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

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 50 to 70 mph with gusts up to 
  90 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska and Nikolski.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM AKST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected between noon
  and 4pm. A few isolated gusts to 100 mph are possible as winds 
  accelerate through the mountains, especially for areas above sea
  level.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ187-070130-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0002.240106T1400Z-240107T0400Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
448 AM AKST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 
  80 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Aleutians, including Adak and Atka.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM AKST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds will develop first in Adak early
  this morning, then spread to Atka by late morning. The strongest
  winds are expected during the morning hours through about
  midday. Winds will very gradually diminish during the afternoon
  and evening hours. Atka will likely see a rain/snow mix with
  these winds, while snow will likely persist at Adak. The 
  combination of snow and winds will lower visibility to less than
  one mile at times.

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
012 
WWAK72 PAFC 070100
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
400 PM AKST Sat Jan 6 2024

AKZ181-070200-
/O.EXP.PAFC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240107T0100Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
400 PM AKST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The strongest winds along the Alaska Peninsula occurred earlier 
today, but the winds are expected to maintain current strength 
though much of the night before slowly diminishing Sunday into 
Sunday night.

$$

AKZ185-070600-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240107T0600Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
400 PM AKST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 50 to 70 mph with gusts up to 
  80 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska and Nikolski.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are likely to be in the
  Nikolski area. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ187-070400-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240107T0400Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
400 PM AKST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75
  mph.

* WHERE...Central Aleutians, including Adak and Atka.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM AKST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will slowly diminish from the west to
  east.

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
256 
WWAK72 PAFC 070350
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
650 PM AKST Sat Jan 6 2024

AKZ185-070500-
/O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240107T0600Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
650 PM AKST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to decrease through the overnight hours.

$$

AKZ187-070500-
/O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240107T0400Z/
Central Aleutians-
Including the city of Atka and Adak
650 PM AKST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to decrease through the overnight 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
Jan 5, 3:00 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC13 hr
Jan 5, 3:00 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC48 hr
Jan 5, 3:00 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC13 hr
Jan 5, 3:12 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC37 hr
Jan 5, 3:17 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC13 hr
Jan 5, 3:17 PM AKSTHurricane Force Wind WarningAFC13 hr
Jan 5, 3:17 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC13 hr
Jan 5, 3:21 PM AKSTBlizzard WarningAFC25 hr
Jan 5, 3:34 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC56 hr
Jan 6, 4:16 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC47 hr
Jan 6, 4:16 AM AKSTHurricane Force Wind WarningAFC11 hr
Jan 6, 4:16 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC24 hr
Jan 6, 4:24 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC47 hr
Jan 6, 4:24 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC4 days
Jan 6, 5:04 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC31 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.