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Wind Advisory 20, NWS Fairbanks, AK

September 21, 2012

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Sep 21, 2012, 3:08 PM AKDT. It took effect at Sep 22, 2012, 6:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for 33 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 21, 2012, 3:08 PM AKDT (23:08 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 22, 2012, 6:00 AM AKDT
Expired
Sep 23, 2012, 3:13 PM AKDT
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

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

365 
WWAK73 PAFG 212308
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
308 PM AKDT FRI SEP 21 2012

AKZ223-220715-
/X.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0020.120922T1600Z-120924T0000Z/
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS-
INCLUDING...SALCHA...DELTA JUNCTION...FORT GREELY...
HARDING/BIRCH LAKE...DRY CREEK...DOT LAKE...HEALY LAKE
308 PM AKDT FRI SEP 21 2012

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
SUNDAY. 

* LOCATION...NEAR DELTA JUNCTION.

* WINDS...SOUTH GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...SOUTH WINDS WILL INCREASE AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND
  BECOME STRONG SATURDAY MORNING. THE STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE
  INTO SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT STRONG WINDS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS WHICH MAY
BE BLOWN ABOUT BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ225-220715-
/X.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0020.120922T1600Z-120924T0000Z/
DENALI-
INCLUDING...HEALY...DENALI NATIONAL PARK...CARLO CREEK...
KANTISHNA
308 PM AKDT FRI SEP 21 2012

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTH GUSTING TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING...SOUTH WINDS WILL INCREASE AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND
  BECOME STRONG SATURDAY MORNING. THE STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE
  INTO SUNDAY.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT STRONG WINDS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS WHICH MAY
BE BLOWN ABOUT BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ226-220715-
/X.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0020.120922T1600Z-120924T0000Z/
EASTERN ALASKA RANGE-
INCLUDING...MENTASTA LAKE...BLACK RAPIDS...DONNELLY DOME...
TRIMS CAMP...EAGLE TRAIL...MINERAL LAKE
308 PM AKDT FRI SEP 21 2012

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
SUNDAY WEST OF THE TOK CUT OFF...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
SUNDAY. 

* LOCATION...WEST OF THE TOK CUT OFF.

* WINDS...SOUTH GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...SOUTH WINDS WILL INCREASE AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND
  BECOME STRONG SATURDAY MORNING. THE STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE
  INTO SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT STRONG WINDS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS WHICH MAY
BE BLOWN ABOUT BY THE WIND.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
318 
WWAK73 PAFG 220548
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
948 PM AKDT FRI SEP 21 2012

AKZ223-221400-
/X.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0020.120922T1600Z-120924T0000Z/
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS-
INCLUDING...SALCHA...DELTA JUNCTION...FORT GREELY...
HARDING/BIRCH LAKE...DRY CREEK...DOT LAKE...HEALY LAKE
948 PM AKDT FRI SEP 21 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM
AKDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATION...NEAR DELTA JUNCTION.

* WINDS...SOUTH GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...SOUTH WINDS WILL INCREASE LATE FRIDAY NIGHT AND BECOME
  STRONG SATURDAY MORNING. THE STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE INTO
  SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT STRONG WINDS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS WHICH MAY
BE BLOWN ABOUT BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ225-221400-
/X.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0020.120922T1600Z-120924T0000Z/
DENALI-
INCLUDING...HEALY...DENALI NATIONAL PARK...CARLO CREEK...
KANTISHNA
948 PM AKDT FRI SEP 21 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM
AKDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH GUSTING TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING...SOUTH WINDS WILL INCREASE LIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT AND BECOME
  STRONG SATURDAY MORNING. THE STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE INTO
  SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT STRONG WINDS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS WHICH MAY
BE BLOWN ABOUT BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ226-221400-
/X.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0020.120922T1600Z-120924T0000Z/
EASTERN ALASKA RANGE-
INCLUDING...MENTASTA LAKE...BLACK RAPIDS...DONNELLY DOME...
TRIMS CAMP...EAGLE TRAIL...MINERAL LAKE
948 PM AKDT FRI SEP 21 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM
AKDT SUNDAY WEST OF THE TOK CUT OFF...

* LOCATION...WEST OF THE TOK CUT OFF.

* WINDS...SOUTH GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...SOUTH WINDS WILL INCREASE LATE FRIDAY NIGHT AND 
  BECOME STRONG SATURDAY MORNING. THE STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE 
  INTO SUNDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT STRONG WINDS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS WHICH MAY
BE BLOWN ABOUT BY THE WIND.

&&

$$
023 
WWAK73 PAFG 221243
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
443 AM AKDT SAT SEP 22 2012

AKZ225-222045-
/X.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0020.120922T1400Z-120924T0000Z/
DENALI-
INCLUDING...HEALY...DENALI NATIONAL PARK...CARLO CREEK...
KANTISHNA
443 AM AKDT SAT SEP 22 2012

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS LOCALLY GUSTING TO 65 MPH IN PASSES.

* TIMING...STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT STRONG WINDS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS WHICH MAY
BE BLOWN ABOUT BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ223-222045-
/X.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0020.120922T1600Z-120924T0000Z/
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS-
INCLUDING...SALCHA...DELTA JUNCTION...FORT GREELY...
HARDING/BIRCH LAKE...DRY CREEK...DOT LAKE...HEALY LAKE
443 AM AKDT SAT SEP 22 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
AKDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATION...NEAR DELTA JUNCTION.

* WINDS...SOUTH GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONG SOUTH WINDS DEVELOPING THIS MORNING AND
  CONTINUING THROUGH SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT STRONG WINDS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS WHICH MAY
BE BLOWN ABOUT BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ226-222045-
/X.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0020.120922T1600Z-120924T0000Z/
EASTERN ALASKA RANGE-
INCLUDING...MENTASTA LAKE...BLACK RAPIDS...DONNELLY DOME...
TRIMS CAMP...EAGLE TRAIL...MINERAL LAKE
443 AM AKDT SAT SEP 22 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
AKDT SUNDAY IN PASSES WEST OF THE TOK CUT OFF...

* LOCATION...WEST OF THE TOK CUT OFF.

* WINDS...SOUTH LOCALLY GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONG WINDS CONTINUING THROUGH SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT STRONG WINDS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS WHICH MAY
BE BLOWN ABOUT BY THE WIND.

&&

$$
501 
WWAK73 PAFG 221250
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
450 AM AKDT SAT SEP 22 2012

AKZ223-230000-
/X.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0020.120922T1600Z-120924T0000Z/
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS-
INCLUDING...SALCHA...DELTA JUNCTION...FORT GREELY...
HARDING/BIRCH LAKE...DRY CREEK...DOT LAKE...HEALY LAKE
450 AM AKDT SAT SEP 22 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
AKDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATION...NEAR DELTA JUNCTION.

* WINDS...SOUTH GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONG SOUTH WINDS DEVELOPING THIS MORNING AND 
  CONTINUING THROUGH SUNDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT STRONG WINDS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS WHICH MAY
BE BLOWN ABOUT BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ225-230000-
/X.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0020.120922T1400Z-120924T0000Z/
DENALI-
INCLUDING...HEALY...DENALI NATIONAL PARK...CARLO CREEK...
KANTISHNA
450 AM AKDT SAT SEP 22 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS LOCALLY GUSTING TO 65 MPH IN PASSES.

* TIMING...STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT STRONG WINDS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS WHICH MAY
BE BLOWN ABOUT BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ226-230000-
/X.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0020.120922T1600Z-120924T0000Z/
EASTERN ALASKA RANGE-
INCLUDING...MENTASTA LAKE...BLACK RAPIDS...DONNELLY DOME...
TRIMS CAMP...EAGLE TRAIL...MINERAL LAKE
450 AM AKDT SAT SEP 22 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
AKDT SUNDAY IN PASSES WEST OF THE TOK CUT OFF...

* LOCATION...WEST OF THE TOK CUT OFF.

* WINDS...SOUTH LOCALLY GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONG WINDS CONTINUING THROUGH SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT STRONG WINDS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS WHICH MAY
BE BLOWN ABOUT BY THE WIND.

&&

$$
060 
WWAK73 PAFG 222141
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
141 PM AKDT SAT SEP 22 2012

AKZ223-231400-
/X.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120924T0000Z/
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS-
INCLUDING...SALCHA...DELTA JUNCTION...FORT GREELY...
HARDING/BIRCH LAKE...DRY CREEK...DOT LAKE...HEALY LAKE
141 PM AKDT SAT SEP 22 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATION...NEAR DELTA JUNCTION.

* WINDS...SOUTH GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONG SOUTH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY. WINDS MAY
  DECREASE SOME AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT BUT WILL INCREASE AGAIN ON SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT STRONG WINDS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS WHICH MAY
BE BLOWN ABOUT BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ225-231400-
/X.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120924T0000Z/
DENALI-
INCLUDING...HEALY...DENALI NATIONAL PARK...CARLO CREEK...
KANTISHNA
141 PM AKDT SAT SEP 22 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS GUSTING TO 60 MPH IN PASSES.

* TIMING...STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY. WINDS MAY
  DECREASE SOME AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT BUT WILL INCREASE AGAIN ON SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT STRONG WINDS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS WHICH MAY
BE BLOWN ABOUT BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ226-231400-
/X.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120924T0000Z/
EASTERN ALASKA RANGE-
INCLUDING...MENTASTA LAKE...BLACK RAPIDS...DONNELLY DOME...
TRIMS CAMP...EAGLE TRAIL...MINERAL LAKE
141 PM AKDT SAT SEP 22 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY WEST OF 
   THE TOK CUT OFF...

* LOCATION...WEST OF THE TOK CUT OFF.

* WINDS...SOUTH GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONG WINDS CONTINUING THROUGH SUNDAY. WINDS MAY
  DECREASE SOME AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT BUT WILL INCREASE AGAIN ON SUNDAY.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT STRONG WINDS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS WHICH MAY
BE BLOWN ABOUT BY THE WIND.

&&

$$
247 
WWAK73 PAFG 231314
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
514 AM AKDT SUN SEP 23 2012

AKZ225-231415-
/X.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120924T0000Z/
DENALI-
INCLUDING...HEALY...DENALI NATIONAL PARK...CARLO CREEK...
KANTISHNA
514 AM AKDT SUN SEP 23 2012

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS CANCELLED THE WIND
ADVISORY. 



$$

AKZ223-240000-
/X.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120924T0000Z/
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS-
INCLUDING...SALCHA...DELTA JUNCTION...FORT GREELY...
HARDING/BIRCH LAKE...DRY CREEK...DOT LAKE...HEALY LAKE
514 AM AKDT SUN SEP 23 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...NEAR DELTA JUNCTION.

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...GUSTY SOUTH WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TODAY THEN
  DECREASE TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT STRONG WINDS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS WHICH MAY
BE BLOWN ABOUT BY THE WIND.

&&

$$

AKZ226-240000-
/X.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120924T0000Z/
EASTERN ALASKA RANGE-
INCLUDING...MENTASTA LAKE...BLACK RAPIDS...DONNELLY DOME...
TRIMS CAMP...EAGLE TRAIL...MINERAL LAKE
514 AM AKDT SUN SEP 23 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON IN PASSES WEST OF THE TOK CUTOFF...

* LOCATION...IN PASSES WEST OF THE TOK CUTOFF.

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS LOCALLY GUSTING TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...GUSTY SOUTH WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TODAY THEN
  DECREASE TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT STRONG WINDS ARE OCCURRING OR
EXPECTED. TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS WHICH MAY
BE BLOWN ABOUT BY THE WIND.

&&

$$
402 
WWAK73 PAFG 232313
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
313 PM AKDT SUN SEP 23 2012

AKZ223-226-240015-
/X.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-120924T0000Z/
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS-EASTERN ALASKA RANGE-
INCLUDING...SALCHA...DELTA JUNCTION...FORT GREELY...
HARDING/BIRCH LAKE...DRY CREEK...DOT LAKE...HEALY LAKE...
MENTASTA LAKE...BLACK RAPIDS...DONNELLY DOME...TRIMS CAMP...
EAGLE TRAIL...MINERAL LAKE
313 PM AKDT SUN SEP 23 2012

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS CANCELLED THE WIND
ADVISORY. 

STRONG WINDS ARE NOW DECREASING. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 21, 3:36 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG34 hr
Sep 21, 7:26 AM AKDTDense Fog AdvisoryAFG3 hr
Sep 21, 10:00 AM AKDTDense Fog AdvisoryAFG53 min
Sep 21, 11:19 AM AKDTFlood WatchAFG8 hr
Sep 21, 12:26 PM AKDTAreal Flood WarningAFG3 days
Sep 21, 2:47 PM AKDTGale WarningAFG37 hr
Sep 21, 2:54 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG5 days
Sep 21, 2:58 PM AKDTGale WarningAFG37 hr
Sep 21, 2:58 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG52 hr
Sep 21, 3:14 PM AKDTWind AdvisoryAFG31 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.