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Ashfall Advisory 6, NWS Anchorage, AK

March 27, 2009

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this ashfall advisory at Mar 27, 2009, 12:24 AM AKDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 27, 2009, 12:24 AM AKDT (08:24 UTC)
Expired
Mar 27, 2009, 3:00 PM AKDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

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

000 
WWAK71 PAFC 270824
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
1224 AM AKDT FRI MAR 27 2009


AKZ121-271400-
/X.NEW.PAFC.AF.Y.0006.090327T0824Z-090327T1400Z/
WESTERN KENAI PENINSULA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...KENAI...SOLDOTNA...HOMER...
COOPER LANDING
1224 AM AKDT FRI MAR 27 2009

...ASHFALL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS ISSUED AN ASHFALL
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT EARLY THIS MORNING.

MOUNT REDOUBT ERUPTED TO 38,000 FT AT 1148 PM THURSDAY. MINOR
ASHFALL OF A TRACE TO ONE EIGHTH INCH IS EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY
MORNING.

MOUNT REDOUBT REMAINS ACTIVE AND ADDITIONAL ERUPTIONS ARE POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF ASHFALL SHOULD SEAL WINDOWS AND
DOORS. PROTECT ELECTRONICS AND COVER AIR INTAKES AND OPEN WATER
SUPPLIES. MINIMIZE DRIVING. LISTEN TO YOUR RADIO STATION FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION.

&&

$$

AKZ145-271400-
/X.NEW.PAFC.AF.Y.0006.090327T0824Z-090327T1400Z/
SUSITNA VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...TALKEETNA...WILLOW...CANTWELL
1224 AM AKDT FRI MAR 27 2009

...ASHFALL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS ISSUED AN ASHFALL
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT EARLY THIS MORNING.

MOUNT REDOUBT ERUPTED TO 38,000 FT AT 1148 PM THURSDAY. MINOR
ASHFALL OF A TRACE TO ONE EIGHTH INCH IS EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY
MORNING.

MOUNT REDOUBT REMAINS ACTIVE AND ADDITIONAL ERUPTIONS ARE POSSIBLE.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF ASHFALL SHOULD SEAL WINDOWS AND
DOORS. PROTECT ELECTRONICS AND COVER AIR INTAKES AND OPEN WATER
SUPPLIES. MINIMIZE DRIVING. LISTEN TO YOUR RADIO STATION FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
000 
WWAK71 PAFC 271248
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
448 AM AKDT FRI MAR 27 2009

AKZ121-272000-
/X.EXT.PAFC.AF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-090327T2000Z/
WESTERN KENAI PENINSULA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...KENAI...SOLDOTNA...HOMER...
COOPER LANDING
448 AM AKDT FRI MAR 27 2009

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

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

MOUNT REDOUBT ERUPTED TO 38000 FT AT 1148 PM THURSDAY. MINOR
ASHFALL OF A TRACE TO ONE EIGHTH INCH IS EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING FROM KENAI NORTHWARD.

MOUNT REDOUBT REMAINS ACTIVE AND ADDITIONAL ERUPTIONS ARE
POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF ASHFALL SHOULD SEAL WINDOWS AND
DOORS. PROTECT ELECTRONICS AND COVER AIR INTAKES AND OPEN WATER
SUPPLIES. MINIMIZE DRIVING. LISTEN TO YOUR RADIO STATION FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION.

&&

$$

AKZ145-272000-
/X.EXT.PAFC.AF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-090327T2000Z/
SUSITNA VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...TALKEETNA...WILLOW...CANTWELL
448 AM AKDT FRI MAR 27 2009

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

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

MOUNT REDOUBT ERUPTED TO 38000 FT AT 1148 PM THURSDAY. MINOR
ASHFALL OF A TRACE TO ONE EIGHTH INCH IS EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING.

MOUNT REDOUBT REMAINS ACTIVE AND ADDITIONAL ERUPTIONS ARE
POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF ASHFALL SHOULD SEAL WINDOWS AND
DOORS. PROTECT ELECTRONICS AND COVER AIR INTAKES AND OPEN WATER
SUPPLIES. MINIMIZE DRIVING. LISTEN TO YOUR RADIO STATION FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION.

&&

$$
000 
WWAK71 PAFC 271637
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
837 AM AKDT FRI MAR 27 2009

AKZ121-272000-
/X.CON.PAFC.AF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-090327T2000Z/
WESTERN KENAI PENINSULA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...KENAI...SOLDOTNA...HOMER...
COOPER LANDING
837 AM AKDT FRI MAR 27 2009

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

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY. 

MOUNT REDOUBT ERUPTED TO 38000 FT AT 1148 PM THURSDAY. MINOR
ASHFALL OF A TRACE TO ONE EIGHTH INCH IS EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING FROM KENAI NORTHWARD.

MOUNT REDOUBT REMAINS ACTIVE AND ADDITIONAL ERUPTIONS ARE
POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF ASHFALL SHOULD SEAL WINDOWS AND
DOORS. PROTECT ELECTRONICS AND COVER AIR INTAKES AND OPEN WATER
SUPPLIES. MINIMIZE DRIVING. LISTEN TO YOUR RADIO STATION FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION.

&&

$$

AKZ145-272000-
/X.CON.PAFC.AF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-090327T2000Z/
SUSITNA VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...TALKEETNA...WILLOW...CANTWELL
837 AM AKDT FRI MAR 27 2009

...ASHFALL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY SOUTH
AND WEST OF TALKEETNA...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY SOUTH
AND WEST OF TALKEETNA. 

MOUNT REDOUBT ERUPTED TO 38000 FT AT 1148 PM THURSDAY. MINOR
ASHFALL OF A TRACE TO ONE EIGHTH INCH IS EXPECTED THROUGH THIS MORNING.

MOUNT REDOUBT REMAINS ACTIVE AND ADDITIONAL ERUPTIONS ARE
POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF ASHFALL SHOULD SEAL WINDOWS AND
DOORS. PROTECT ELECTRONICS AND COVER AIR INTAKES AND OPEN WATER
SUPPLIES. MINIMIZE DRIVING. LISTEN TO YOUR RADIO STATION FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION.

&&

$$
000 
WWAK71 PAFC 271703
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
903 AM AKDT FRI MAR 27 2009

AKZ145-272300-
/X.EXT.PAFC.AF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-090327T2300Z/
SUSITNA VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...TALKEETNA...WILLOW...CANTWELL
903 AM AKDT FRI MAR 27 2009

...ASHFALL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON SOUTH AND WEST OF TALKEETNA...

THE ASHFALL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON SOUTH AND WEST OF TALKEETNA. 

A NEW ERUPTION AT MOUNT REDOUBT HAS OCCURRED AT 841 AM FRIDAY SENDING
ASH TO 50000 FT. ASH FROM THE ERUPTION AT 1148 PM THURSDAY
CONTINUES TO LINGER IN THE AREA. MINOR ASHFALL OF A TRACE TO ONE
EIGHTH INCH IS EXPECTED THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

MOUNT REDOUBT REMAINS ACTIVE AND ADDITIONAL ERUPTIONS ARE
POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF ASHFALL SHOULD SEAL WINDOWS AND
DOORS. PROTECT ELECTRONICS AND COVER AIR INTAKES AND OPEN WATER
SUPPLIES. MINIMIZE DRIVING. LISTEN TO YOUR RADIO STATION FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION.

&&

$$

AKZ121-272000-
/X.CON.PAFC.AF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-090327T2000Z/
WESTERN KENAI PENINSULA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...KENAI...SOLDOTNA...HOMER...
COOPER LANDING
903 AM AKDT FRI MAR 27 2009

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

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY. 

MOUNT REDOUBT ERUPTED TO 38000 FT AT 1148 PM THURSDAY. MINOR
ASHFALL OF A TRACE TO ONE EIGHTH INCH IS EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING FROM KENAI NORTHWARD.

MOUNT REDOUBT REMAINS ACTIVE AND ADDITIONAL ERUPTIONS ARE
POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF ASHFALL SHOULD SEAL WINDOWS AND
DOORS. PROTECT ELECTRONICS AND COVER AIR INTAKES AND OPEN WATER
SUPPLIES. MINIMIZE DRIVING. LISTEN TO YOUR RADIO STATION FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION.

&&

$$
000 
WWAK71 PAFC 272016
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
1216 PM AKDT FRI MAR 27 2009

AKZ121-272130-
/X.EXP.PAFC.AF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-090327T2000Z/
WESTERN KENAI PENINSULA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...KENAI...SOLDOTNA...HOMER...
COOPER LANDING
1216 PM AKDT FRI MAR 27 2009

...ASHFALL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE ASHFALL ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

THE ASH CLOUD FROM THE OVERNIGHT ERUPTIONS OF MOUNT REDOUBT HAVE
DISSIPATED AND MOVED OUT OF THE AREA. NO FURTHER ASHFALL IS
EXPECTED FROM THIS EVENT.

MOUNT REDOUBT REMAINS ACTIVE AND ADDITIONAL ERUPTIONS ARE
POSSIBLE. KEEP INFORMED BY MONITORING LOCAL NEWS OUTLETS FOR THE
LATEST INFORMATION.

$$

AKZ145-272300-
/X.CON.PAFC.AF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-090327T2300Z/
SUSITNA VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...TALKEETNA...WILLOW...CANTWELL
1216 PM AKDT FRI MAR 27 2009

...ASHFALL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON SOUTH AND WEST OF TALKEETNA...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON SOUTH AND WEST OF TALKEETNA. 

A NEW ERUPTION AT MOUNT REDOUBT HAS OCCURRED AT 841 AM FRIDAY
SENDING ASH TO 50000 FT. ASH FROM THE ERUPTION AT 1148 PM
THURSDAY CONTINUES TO LINGER IN THE AREA. MINOR ASHFALL OF A
TRACE TO ONE EIGHTH INCH IS EXPECTED THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

MOUNT REDOUBT REMAINS ACTIVE AND ADDITIONAL ERUPTIONS ARE
POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PEOPLE IN AREAS OF ASHFALL SHOULD SEAL WINDOWS AND
DOORS. PROTECT ELECTRONICS AND COVER AIR INTAKES AND OPEN WATER
SUPPLIES. MINIMIZE DRIVING. LISTEN TO YOUR RADIO STATION FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION.

&&

$$
000 
WWAK71 PAFC 272310
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
310 PM AKDT FRI MAR 27 2009

AKZ145-280015-
/X.EXP.PAFC.AF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-090327T2300Z/
SUSITNA VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...TALKEETNA...WILLOW...CANTWELL
310 PM AKDT FRI MAR 27 2009

...ASHFALL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE ASHFALL ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

THE ASH CLOUD FROM THIS MORNINGS ERUPTION OF MOUNT REDOUBT IS
DISSIPATING AND MOVING OUT OF THE AREA. ADDITIONAL ASH ACCUMULATIONS
THIS EVENING WILL BE A TRACE OR LESS.

MOUNT REDOUBT REMAINS ACTIVE AND ADDITIONAL ERUPTIONS ARE
POSSIBLE. KEEP INFORMED BY MONITORING LOCALS NEWS OUTLETS FOR THE
LATEST INFORMATION.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 26, 4:00 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC60 hr
Mar 26, 4:00 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC24 hr
Mar 26, 4:00 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC24 hr
Mar 26, 4:00 PM AKDTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC12 hr
Mar 27, 12:01 AM AKDTFlash Flood WarningAFC6 hr
Mar 27, 4:00 AM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFC3 days
Mar 27, 4:00 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC36 hr
Mar 27, 4:00 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC4 days
Mar 27, 4:00 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC24 hr
Mar 27, 8:51 AM AKDTFlash Flood WarningAFC6 hr
Mar 27, 1:17 PM AKDTAshfall AdvisoryAFC16 hr

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Sources

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