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High Wind Warning 21, NWS Anchorage, AK

October 23, 2024

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this high wind warning at Oct 23, 2024, 5:55 PM AKDT. It took effect at Oct 24, 2024, 4:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for 10 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
Oct 23, 2024, 5:55 PM AKDT (01:55 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 24, 2024, 4:00 AM AKDT
Expired
Oct 24, 2024, 1:49 PM AKDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

726 
WWAK72 PAFC 240155
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
555 PM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2024

AKZ181-241400-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0021.241024T1200Z-241025T0200Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
555 PM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM AKDT THURSDAY FOR 
THE ALASKA PENINSULA...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Alaska Peninsula, especially King Cove and False Pass.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM AKDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are expected from early 
  Thursday morning through early Thursday afternoon, especially in 
  areas where the terrain will enhance winds. While the worst of the 
  winds should begin subsiding by late Thursday afternoon, expect 
  gusty winds to persist through Friday.

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 travel.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
656 
WWAK72 PAFC 240658
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1058 PM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2024

AKZ195-241000-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0022.241024T0658Z-241024T1000Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the cities of Saint Paul
1058 PM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Pribilof Islands.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM AKDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ181-241500-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0021.241024T1200Z-241025T0200Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Sand Point and Cold Bay
1058 PM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM AKDT 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Alaska Peninsula, especially King Cove and False Pass.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM AKDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are expected from early 
  Thursday morning through early Thursday afternoon, especially in 
  areas where the terrain will enhance winds. While the worst of the 
  winds should begin subsiding by late Thursday afternoon, expect 
  gusty winds to persist through Friday.

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.

&&

$$
075 
WWAK72 PAFC 241643
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
843 AM AKDT Thu Oct 24 2024

AKZ181-250200-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241025T0200Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Sand Point and Cold Bay
843 AM AKDT Thu Oct 24 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 to 85 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Alaska Peninsula, especially King Cove and False Pass.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are expected from early 
  Thursday morning through early Thursday afternoon, especially in 
  areas where the terrain will enhance winds. While the worst of the 
  winds should begin subsiding by late Thursday afternoon, expect 
  gusty winds to persist through Friday.

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 travel.

&&

$$
670 
WWAK72 PAFC 242149
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
149 PM AKDT Thu Oct 24 2024

AKZ181-242300-
/O.CAN.PAFC.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241025T0200Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Sand Point and Cold Bay
149 PM AKDT Thu Oct 24 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Gusts ranging between 50 and 60 mph will continue through Thursday 
evening; however, gusts of 75 mph or greater are no longer expected.

$$

Markle

The office that day

Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 23, 10:58 PM AKDTHigh Wind WarningAFC3 hr
Oct 24, 4:18 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC35 hr
Oct 24, 4:18 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC35 hr
Oct 24, 4:18 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC4 days
Oct 24, 4:18 AM AKDTStorm WarningAFC11 hr
Oct 24, 4:20 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC35 hr
Oct 24, 4:20 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC47 hr
Oct 24, 3:28 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC24 hr
Oct 24, 3:28 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC4 days
Oct 24, 3:28 PM AKDTStorm WarningAFC12 hr
Oct 24, 3:53 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC47 hr
Oct 24, 3:53 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC35 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.