Alert archive / Alaska / Ashfall Advisories in 2008

Ashfall Advisory 1, NWS Anchorage, AK

July 12, 2008

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this ashfall advisory at Jul 12, 2008, 1:22 PM AKDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 12, 2008, 1:22 PM AKDT (21:22 UTC)
Expired
Jul 16, 2008, 8:21 PM AKDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

000
FZAK78 PAFC 122122
MWSAFC

MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
122 PM AKDT SAT JUL 12 2008

PKZ170-171-130300-
/X.NEW.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.080712T2122Z-080713T0300Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS CAPE SARICHEF TO NIKOLSKI-UNALASKA BAY-
122 PM AKDT SAT JUL 12 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS ISSUED AN ASHFALL
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING. 

OKMOK VOLCANO...65 NM SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR...ERUPTED AROUND
NOON TODAY. VOLCANIC ASH MAY BE DEPOSITED NEAR UMNAK ISLAND AND
OVER UNALASKA ISLAND THIS AFTERNOON AS THE ASH CLOUD MOVES TO THE
EAST AND NORTHEAST.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$
20 follow-up statements
000 
WWAK72 PAFC 122122
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
122 PM AKDT SAT JUL 12 2008

...OKMOK VOLCANO ERUPTION...

AKZ185-130300-
/X.NEW.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.080712T2122Z-080713T0300Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
122 PM AKDT SAT JUL 12 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS ISSUED AN ASHFALL
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING. 

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH
HARBOR ERUPTED AROUND NOON TODAY. VOLCANIC ASH MAY BE DEPOSITED
NEAR UMNAK ISLAND AND OVER UNALASKA ISLAND THIS AFTERNOON AS THE
ASH CLOUD MOVES TO THE EAST AND NORTHEAST. THIS INCLUDES THE DUTCH
HARBOR AREA.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$
000 
WWAK72 PAFC 122232
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
232 PM AKDT SAT JUL 12 2008

...OKMOK VOLCANO ERUPTION...

AKZ185-130300-
/X.CON.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080713T0300Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
232 PM AKDT SAT JUL 12 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR
ERUPTED AROUND NOON TODAY. VOLCANIC ASH MAY BE DEPOSITED NEAR
UMNAK ISLAND AND OVER UNALASKA ISLAND, INCLUDING DUTCH HARBOR, THIS
AFTERNOON. CURRENTLY THE ASH CLOUD IS MOVING SOUTH AT ABOUT 15 MPH.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$
000 
WWAK72 PAFC 130114
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
514 PM AKDT SAT JUL 12 2008

...OKMOK VOLCANO ERUPTION...

AKZ185-130915-
/X.EXT.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080713T1300Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
514 PM AKDT SAT JUL 12 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKDT SUNDAY...

THE ASHFALL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKDT SUNDAY. 

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR
ERUPTED AROUND NOON TODAY. BASED ON CURRENT SATELLITE IMAGES, THE
ASH CLOUD NOW COVERS ALL OF UNALASKA ISLAND, THE EASTERN HALF
UMNAK ISLAND AND PART OF UNIMAK ISLAND. THE PLUME IS MOVING
SOUTHEAST 20 TO 25 MPH INTO THE PACIFIC OCEAN.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$
971 
FZAK78 PAFC 130119
MWSAFC

MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
519 PM AKDT SAT JUL 12 2008

PKZ170-171-130930-
/X.EXT.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080713T1300Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS CAPE SARICHEF TO NIKOLSKI-UNALASKA BAY-
519 PM AKDT SAT JUL 12 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKDT SUNDAY...

THE ASHFALL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKDT SUNDAY.

OKMOK VOLCANO...65 NM SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR...ERUPTED AROUND
NOON TODAY. BASED ON CURRENT SATELLITE IMAGES, THE ASH CLOUD NOW
COVERS ALL OF UNALASKA ISLAND, THE EASTERN HALF UMNAK ISLAND AND
PART OF UNIMAK ISLAND. THE PLUME IS MOVING SOUTHEAST 20 TO 25 MPH
INTO THE PACIFIC OCEAN.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$
000 
WWAK72 PAFC 130143
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
543 PM AKDT SAT JUL 12 2008

...OKMOK VOLCANO ERUPTION...

AKZ185-130945-
/X.CON.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080713T1300Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
543 PM AKDT SAT JUL 12 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKDT SUNDAY...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKDT SUNDAY. 

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR
ERUPTED AROUND NOON TODAY. BASED ON CURRENT SATELLITE IMAGES...
THE ASH CLOUD NOW COVERS ALL OF UNALASKA ISLAND... THE EASTERN
HALF UMNAK ISLAND AND PART OF AKUTAN ISLAND. VOLCANIC ASH HAS BEEN
REPORTED IN DUTCH HARBOR. THE PLUME CONTINUES TO MOVE SOUTHEAST
20 TO 25 MPH INTO THE PACIFIC OCEAN.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$
996 
FZAK78 PAFC 130146
MWSAFC

MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
546 PM AKDT SAT JUL 12 2008

PKZ170-171-131000-
/X.CON.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080713T1300Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS CAPE SARICHEF TO NIKOLSKI-UNALASKA BAY-
546 PM AKDT SAT JUL 12 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKDT SUNDAY...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKDT SUNDAY.

OKMOK VOLCANO...65 NM SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR...ERUPTED AROUND
NOON TODAY. BASED ON CURRENT SATELLITE IMAGES... THE ASH CLOUD
NOW COVERS ALL OF UNALASKA ISLAND... THE EASTERN HALF UMNAK
ISLAND AND PART OF AKUTAN ISLAND. VOLCANIC ASH HAS BEEN REPORTED
IN DUTCH HARBOR. THE PLUME CONTINUES TO MOVE SOUTHEAST 20 TO 25
MPH INTO THE PACIFIC OCEAN.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$
000 
WWAK72 PAFC 131005
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...RESENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
1011 PM AKDT SAT JUL 12 2008

...OKMOK VOLCANO ERUPTION...

AKZ185-131300-
/X.CON.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080713T1300Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
1011 PM AKDT SAT JUL 12 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKDT SUNDAY...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKDT SUNDAY. 

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR
ERUPTED AROUND NOON TODAY. BASED ON CURRENT SATELLITE IMAGES...
THE ASH CLOUD NOW COVERS ALL OF UNALASKA ISLAND... THE EASTERN
HALF UMNAK ISLAND AND PART OF AKUTAN ISLAND. VOLCANIC ASH HAS BEEN
REPORTED IN DUTCH HARBOR. THE PLUME CONTINUES TO MOVE SOUTHEAST
20 TO 25 MPH INTO THE PACIFIC OCEAN.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$
000 
WWAK72 PAFC 131253
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
453 AM AKDT SUN JUL 13 2008

...OKMOK VOLCANO CONTINUES TO ERUPT...

AKZ185-132000-
/X.EXT.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080713T2000Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
453 AM AKDT SUN JUL 13 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY...

THE ASHFALL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY. 

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR
ERUPTED AROUND NOON YESTERDAY. BASED ON CURRENT SATELLITE
IMAGES...AN ASH CLOUD COVERS WESTERN UNALASKA ISLAND AND EASTERN
UMNAK ISLAND. THE PLUME CONTINUES TO MOVE SOUTHEAST 20 TO 25 MPH
INTO THE PACIFIC OCEAN. THE VOLCANO IS STILL IN A STATE OF
ERUPTION AND CONTINUES TO PRODUCE ASH.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$
000 
WWAK72 PAFC 131923
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
1130 AM AKDT SUN JUL 13 2008

...OKMOK VOLCANO CONTINUES TO ERUPT...

AKZ185-140800-
/X.EXT.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080714T0800Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
1130 AM AKDT SUN JUL 13 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT...

THE ASHFALL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT. 

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR
ERUPTED AROUND NOON YESTERDAY. BASED ON CURRENT SATELLITE
IMAGES...AN ASH CLOUD COVERS WESTERN UNALASKA ISLAND AND EASTERN 
UMNAK ISLAND. THE PLUME CONTINUES TO MOVE SOUTHEAST AT 25 MPH INTO 
THE PACIFIC OCEAN. THE VOLCANO IS STILL IN A STATE OF ERUPTION AND 
CONTINUES TO PRODUCE ASH.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$
000 
WWAK72 PAFC 140546
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
946 PM AKDT SUN JUL 13 2008

...OKMOK VOLCANO CONTINUES TO ERUPT...

AKZ181-141400-
/X.NEW.PAFC.AF.Y.0002.080714T1000Z-080714T2000Z/
ALASKA PENINSULA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COLD BAY...SAND POINT
946 PM AKDT SUN JUL 13 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 12 PM AKDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS ISSUED AN ASHFALL
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 12 PM AKDT MONDAY. 

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR
ERUPTED AROUND NOON YESTERDAY. BASED ON CURRENT SATELLITE
IMAGES...AN ASH CLOUD EXTENDS SOUTHEAST FROM THE VOLCANO OVER
UNMAK ISLAND AND UNALASKA ISLAND. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BECOME
MORE SOUTH TO SOUTHWESTERLY OVER THE NEXT 6 HOURS BRINGING THE ASH
CLOUD OVER COLD BAY...SAND POINT...AND NELSON LAGOON.  THE VOLCANO
IS STILL IN A STATE OF ERUPTION AND CONTINUES TO PRODUCE ASH.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$

AKZ185-141400-
/X.EXT.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080714T2000Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
946 PM AKDT SUN JUL 13 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM AKDT MONDAY...

THE ASHFALL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM AKDT MONDAY. 

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR
ERUPTED AROUND NOON YESTERDAY. BASED ON CURRENT SATELLITE
IMAGES...AN ASH CLOUD COVERS WESTERN UNALASKA ISLAND AND EASTERN
UMNAK ISLAND. THE PLUME CONTINUES TO MOVE SOUTHEAST AT 25 MPH
INTO THE PACIFIC OCEAN. THE VOLCANO IS STILL IN A STATE OF
ERUPTION AND CONTINUES TO PRODUCE ASH.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$
000 
WWAK72 PAFC 140651 CCA
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
1050 PM AKDT SUN JUL 13 2008

...OKMOK VOLCANO CONTINUES TO ERUPT...

AKZ181-141515-
/X.COR.PAFC.AF.Y.0002.080714T1000Z-080714T2000Z/
ALASKA PENINSULA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COLD BAY...SAND POINT
1050 PM AKDT SUN JUL 13 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 12 PM AKDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS ISSUED AN ASHFALL
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 12 PM AKDT MONDAY. 

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR
ERUPTED AROUND NOON YESTERDAY. BASED ON CURRENT SATELLITE
IMAGES...AN ASH CLOUD EXTENDS SOUTHEAST FROM THE VOLCANO OVER
UNMAK ISLAND AND UNALASKA ISLAND. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BECOME
MORE SOUTH TO SOUTHWESTERLY OVER THE NEXT 6 HOURS BRINGING THE ASH
CLOUD OVER COLD BAY...SAND POINT...AND NELSON LAGOON.  THE VOLCANO
IS STILL IN A STATE OF ERUPTION AND CONTINUES TO PRODUCE ASH.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE. 


$$

AKZ185-141515-
/X.COR.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080714T2000Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
1050 PM AKDT SUN JUL 13 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM AKDT MONDAY...

THE ASHFALL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM AKDT MONDAY. 

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR
ERUPTED AROUND NOON YESTERDAY. BASED ON CURRENT SATELLITE
IMAGES...AN ASH CLOUD COVERS WESTERN UNALASKA ISLAND AND EASTERN
UMNAK ISLAND. THE PLUME CONTINUES TO MOVE SOUTHEAST AT 25 MPH
INTO THE PACIFIC OCEAN. THE VOLCANO IS STILL IN A STATE OF
ERUPTION AND CONTINUES TO PRODUCE ASH.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.


$$
000 
WWAK72 PAFC 141000
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
200 AM AKDT MON JUL 14 2008

...OKMOK VOLCANO CONTINUES TO ERUPT...

AKZ181-141100-
/X.CAN.PAFC.AF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-080714T2000Z/
ALASKA PENINSULA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COLD BAY...SAND POINT
200 AM AKDT MON JUL 14 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS CANCELLED THE
ASHFALL ADVISORY. 

WINDS ARE NO LONGER EXPECTED TO BRING ASHFALL OVER THE ALASKA
PENINSULA THIS MORNING. THIS SITUATION CONTINUES TO BE MONITORED
CLOSELY AND NEW STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED AS NECESSARY.

THIS IS THE LAST STATEMENT FOR THIS EVENT.

$$

AKZ185-141800-
/X.CON.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080714T2000Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
200 AM AKDT MON JUL 14 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY. 

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR
ERUPTED AROUND NOON YESTERDAY. BASED ON CURRENT SATELLITE
IMAGES...AN ASH CLOUD COVERS WESTERN UNALASKA ISLAND AND EASTERN
UMNAK ISLAND. THE PLUME CONTINUES TO MOVE SOUTHEAST AT 25 MPH
INTO THE PACIFIC OCEAN. THE VOLCANO IS STILL IN A STATE OF
ERUPTION AND CONTINUES TO PRODUCE ASH.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$
000 
WWAK72 PAFC 141812
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
1012 AM AKDT MON JUL 14 2008

...OKMOK VOLCANO CONTINUES TO ERUPT...

AKZ185-150215-
/X.EXT.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080715T0800Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
1012 AM AKDT MON JUL 14 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT...

THE ASHFALL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT
TONIGHT. 

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR
ERUPTED AROUND NOON SATURDAY JULY 12. BASED ON CURRENT SATELLITE
IMAGES ASH APPEARS TO BE COMING OUT OF THE VOLCANO HEADING
SOUTHEAST OVER WESTERN UMNAK ISLAND. THE PLUME CONTINUES TO MOVE
SOUTHEAST AT 25 TO 35 MPH INTO THE PACIFIC OCEAN. THE VOLCANO IS
STILL IN A STATE OF ERUPTION AND CONTINUES TO PRODUCE ASH.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$
000 
WWAK72 PAFC 150630
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
1030 PM AKDT MON JUL 14 2008

...OKMOK VOLCANO CONTINUES TO ERUPT...

AKZ185-150800-
/X.CON.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080715T0800Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
1030 PM AKDT MON JUL 14 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT
TONIGHT FOR WESTERN UNALASKA ISLAND AND UMNAK ISLAND...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT
TONIGHT. 

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR
ERUPTED AROUND NOON SATURDAY JULY 12. BASED ON CURRENT SATELLITE
IMAGES ASH APPEARS TO BE COMING OUT OF THE VOLCANO HEADING
SOUTHEAST AFFECTING WESTERN UNALASKA ISLAND AND UMNAK ISLAND. THIS
INCLUDES AREAS WEST OF DUTCH HARBOR. THE PLUME CONTINUES TO MOVE
SOUTHEAST AT 25 TO 35 MPH INTO THE PACIFIC OCEAN. THE VOLCANO IS
STILL IN A STATE OF ERUPTION AND CONTINUES TO PRODUCE ASH.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$
000 
WWAK72 PAFC 150759
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
1159 PM AKDT MON JUL 14 2008

...OKMOK VOLCANO CONTINUES TO ERUPT...

AKZ185-152000-
/X.EXT.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080715T2000Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
1159 PM AKDT MON JUL 14 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM AKDT TUESDAY...

THE ASHFALL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM AKDT TUESDAY. 

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR
ERUPTED AROUND NOON SATURDAY JULY 12. BASED ON CURRENT SATELLITE
IMAGES ASH APPEARS TO BE COMING OUT OF THE VOLCANO HEADING
NORTHEAST AFFECTING UNALASKA ISLAND AND UMNAK ISLAND. THIS
INCLUDES THE CITY OF DUTCH HARBOR. THE PLUME CONTINUES TO MOVE
NORTHEAST AT 25 TO 35 MPH INTO THE BERING SEA. THE VOLCANO IS
STILL IN A STATE OF ERUPTION AND CONTINUES TO PRODUCE ASH.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$
000 
WWAK72 PAFC 150807
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
1207 AM AKDT TUE JUL 15 2008

...OKMOK VOLCANO CONTINUES TO ERUPT...

AKZ181-152000-
/X.EXA.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080715T2000Z/
ALASKA PENINSULA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COLD BAY...SAND POINT
1207 AM AKDT TUE JUL 15 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY FOR COLD BAY AND WEST...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS ISSUED AN ASHFALL
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY. 

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR
ERUPTED AROUND NOON SATURDAY JULY 12. BASED ON CURRENT SATELLITE
IMAGES ASH APPEARS TO BE COMING OUT OF THE VOLCANO HEADING
NORTHEAST AFFECTING THE WESTERN ALASKA PENINSULA FROM COLD BAY WEST.
THE PLUME CONTINUES TO MOVE NORTHEAST AT 25 TO 35 MPH INTO THE
BERING SEA. THE VOLCANO IS STILL IN A STATE OF ERUPTION AND
CONTINUES TO PRODUCE ASH.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$

AKZ185-152000-
/X.CON.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080715T2000Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
1207 AM AKDT TUE JUL 15 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY. 

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR
ERUPTED AROUND NOON SATURDAY JULY 12. BASED ON CURRENT SATELLITE
IMAGES ASH APPEARS TO BE COMING OUT OF THE VOLCANO HEADING
NORTHEAST AFFECTING UNALASKA ISLAND AND UMNAK ISLAND. THIS
INCLUDES THE CITY OF DUTCH HARBOR. THE PLUME CONTINUES TO MOVE
NORTHEAST AT 25 TO 35 MPH INTO THE BERING SEA. THE VOLCANO IS
STILL IN A STATE OF ERUPTION AND CONTINUES TO PRODUCE ASH.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$
000 
WWAK72 PAFC 151923
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
1123 AM AKDT TUE JUL 15 2008

...OKMOK VOLCANO CONTINUES TO ERUPT...

AKZ181-152030-
/X.CAN.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080715T2000Z/
ALASKA PENINSULA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COLD BAY...SAND POINT
1123 AM AKDT TUE JUL 15 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS CANCELLED THE
ASHFALL ADVISORY. 

THE ASH OVER THE ALASKA PENINSULA IS REMAINING ALOFT AND WE DO NOT
EXPECT IT TO REACH THE GROUND. 

$$

AKZ185-160800-
/X.EXT.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080716T0800Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
1123 AM AKDT TUE JUL 15 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT...

THE ASHFALL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT
TONIGHT. 

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR
ERUPTED AROUND NOON SATURDAY JULY 12. BASED ON CURRENT SATELLITE
IMAGES ASH APPEARS TO BE COMING OUT OF THE VOLCANO HEADING
NORTHEAST AFFECTING UNALASKA ISLAND AND UMNAK ISLAND. THIS
INCLUDES THE CITY OF DUTCH HARBOR. THE PLUME CONTINUES TO MOVE
NORTHEAST AT 25 TO 35 MPH INTO THE BERING SEA. THE VOLCANO IS
STILL IN A STATE OF ERUPTION AND CONTINUES TO PRODUCE ASH.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$
000 
WWAK72 PAFC 160750
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
1150 PM AKDT TUE JUL 15 2008

...OKMOK VOLCANO CONTINUES TO ERUPT...

AKZ185-162000-
/X.EXT.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080716T2000Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
1150 PM AKDT TUE JUL 15 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

THE ASHFALL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY.

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR
ERUPTED AROUND NOON SATURDAY JULY 12. BASED ON CURRENT SATELLITE
IMAGES ASH APPEARS TO BE COMING OUT OF THE VOLCANO HEADING
NORTHEAST AFFECTING UNALASKA ISLAND AND UMNAK ISLAND. THIS
INCLUDES THE CITY OF DUTCH HARBOR. THE PLUME CONTINUES TO MOVE
NORTHEAST AT 25 TO 35 MPH INTO THE BERING SEA. THE VOLCANO IS
STILL IN A STATE OF ERUPTION AND CONTINUES TO PRODUCE ASH.

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$
000 
WWAK72 PAFC 161954
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
1154 AM AKDT WED JUL 16 2008

...OKMOK VOLCANO CONTINUES TO ERUPT...

AKZ185-170800-
/X.EXT.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080717T0800Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
1154 AM AKDT WED JUL 16 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT...

THE ASHFALL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT
TONIGHT. 

OKMOK VOLCANO LOCATED ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DUTCH HARBOR
ERUPTED AROUND NOON SATURDAY JULY 12. ACCORDING TO THE ALASKA
VOLCANO OBSERVATORY ERUPTIVE ACTIVITY AT OKMOK HAS DIMINISHED OVER
THE LAST 24 HOURS. HOWEVER...LIGHT ASHFALL REMAINS A THREAT FOR
UMNAK AND UNALASKA ISLANDS...INCLUDING DUTCH HARBOR. 

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF VERY LIGHT ASH FALL WITH HEALTH
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
TO SEEK ADVICE.

$$
000 
WWAK72 PAFC 170421
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
821 PM AKDT WED JUL 16 2008

...THE ERUPTION OF OKMOK VOLCANO HAS SUBSIDED...

AKZ185-170530-
/X.CAN.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-080717T0800Z/
EASTERN ALEUTIANS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNALASKA...NIKOLSKI
821 PM AKDT WED JUL 16 2008

...ASHFALL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS CANCELLED THE
ASHFALL ADVISORY FOR OKMOK VOLCANO.

RECENT FLIGHTS NEAR THE VOLCANO HAVE NOT SEEN ANY SIGNS OF ERUPTIONS.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 12, 4:00 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC5 days
Jul 12, 5:03 AM AKDTDense Fog AdvisoryAFC6 hr

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Ashfall Advisories in Alaska, 2008Every ashfall advisory in 2008

Sources

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