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High Wind Warning 27, NWS Fairbanks, AK

December 12, 2017

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this high wind warning at Dec 12, 2017, 10:30 AM AKST. It was in force for 34 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 12, 2017, 10:30 AM AKST (19:30 UTC)
Expired
Dec 13, 2017, 8:31 PM AKST
In force
34 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

825 
WWAK73 PAFG 121930
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1030 AM AKST Tue Dec 12 2017

AKZ225-131500-
/O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0009.171213T1200Z-171214T0300Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0027.171212T1930Z-171214T1500Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
1030 AM AKST Tue Dec 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 6 AM AKST Thursday. The High
Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...South gusting to 75 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase during the day today and will peak
  late this evening. Winds will die down some overnight. Winds
  will increase again during the day on Wednesday peaking Wednesday
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow lose objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or
expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property
damage.

&&

$$

AKZ226-131500-
/O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0009.171213T1800Z-171214T0300Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0027.171212T1930Z-171214T1500Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1030 AM AKST Tue Dec 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 6 AM AKST Thursday. The High
Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...In Passes west of Mentasta and along the north side 
  of the Alaska Range. 

* WINDS...South gusting to 75 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase during the day today and will peak
  late this evening. Winds will die down some overnight. Winds
  will increase again during the day on Wednesday peaking Wednesday
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow lose objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or
expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property
damage.

&&

$$

AKZ223-131500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0049.171212T1930Z-171214T1500Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1030 AM AKST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...near Delta Junction.

* WINDS...southeast gusting 65 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase during the day today and will peak
  late this evening. Winds will die down some overnight. Winds
  will increase again during the day on Wednesday peaking Wednesday
  evening.

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
685 
WWAK73 PAFG 131413
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
513 AM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

AKZ225-140100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.HW.W.0027.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
513 AM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* LOCATION...In Passes and along the north side of the Alaska 
  Range. 

* WINDS...South gusting to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning. The strongest winds
  will be this afternoon and early evening. Winds will decrease
  late tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow lose objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or
expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property
damage.

&&

$$

AKZ226-140100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.HW.W.0027.000000T0000Z-171214T0900Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
513 AM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...

* LOCATION...In Passes west of Mentasta and along the north side 
  of the Alaska Range. 

* WINDS...South gusting to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning. The strongest winds
  will be this afternoon and early evening. Winds will decrease
  late tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow lose objects.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or
expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property
damage.

&&

$$

AKZ223-140100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
513 AM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...near Delta Junction.

* WINDS...southeast gusting 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning. The strongest winds
  will be from late this morning through this afternoon. Winds
  will decrease this evening. .

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.

&&

$$
966 
WWAK73 PAFG 131809
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
909 AM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

AKZ225-140300-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0027.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
909 AM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* LOCATION...In Passes and along the north side of the Alaska 
  Range. 

* WINDS...South gusting to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning. The strongest winds 
  will be this afternoon and early evening. Winds will decrease 
  late tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow lose objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or
expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property
damage.

&&

$$

AKZ226-140300-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0027.000000T0000Z-171214T0900Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
909 AM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

* LOCATION...In Passes west of Mentasta and along the north side 
  of the Alaska Range. 

* WINDS...South gusting to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning. The strongest winds 
  will be this afternoon and early evening. Winds will decrease 
  late tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow lose objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or
expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property
damage.

&&

$$

AKZ219-140300-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WI.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0300Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
909 AM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM AKST this evening. 

* LOCATION...Highway Summits.

* WINDS...Southeast gusting 40 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning. The strongest winds
  will be from late this morning through this afternoon. Winds
  will decrease this evening. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ223-140300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
909 AM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...near Delta Junction.

* WINDS...Southeast gusting 50 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds will be from late this morning 
  through this afternoon. Winds will decrease this evening. 

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.

&&

$$
306 
WWAK73 PAFG 140233
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
533 PM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

AKZ219-140345-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0300Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
533 PM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

$$

AKZ225-140600-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0027.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
533 PM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

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

* LOCATION...In Passes and along the north side of the Alaska 
  Range. 

* WINDS...South gusting to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning. The strongest winds 
  will be this afternoon and early evening. Winds will decrease 
  late tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow lose objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or
expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property
damage.

&&

$$

AKZ226-140600-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0027.000000T0000Z-171214T0900Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
533 PM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

* LOCATION...In Passes west of Mentasta and along the north side 
  of the Alaska Range. 

* WINDS...South gusting to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning. The strongest winds 
  will be this afternoon and early evening. Winds will decrease 
  late tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow lose objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or
expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property
damage.

&&

$$

AKZ223-140600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
533 PM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...near Delta Junction.

* WINDS...Southeast gusting 50 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds will be from late this morning 
  through this afternoon. Winds will decrease this evening. 

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.

&&

$$
429 
WWAK73 PAFG 140439
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
739 PM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

AKZ225-140545-
/O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0027.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
739 PM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has cancelled the High
Wind Warning. 


$$

AKZ223-140545-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-171214T0600Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
739 PM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

$$

AKZ226-140900-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0027.000000T0000Z-171214T0900Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
739 PM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

* LOCATION...In Passes west of Mentasta and along the north side 
  of the Alaska Range. 

* WINDS...South gusting to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning. The strongest winds 
  will be this afternoon and early evening. Winds will decrease 
  late tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow lose objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or
expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property
damage.

&&

$$
505 
WWAK73 PAFG 140531
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
831 PM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

AKZ226-140645-
/O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0027.000000T0000Z-171214T0900Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
831 PM AKST Wed Dec 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has cancelled the High
Wind Warning. 

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Fairbanks, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Dec 12, 6:49 AM AKST, 3 hours 41 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 12, 6:49 AM AKST, 3 hours 41 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
649 AM AKST Tue Dec 12 2017

.DISCUSSION...
The active southerly flow pattern will continue across Northern
Alaska. The will create a variety of weather concerns ranging from
winter weather hazards to high winds. This pattern will also
allow for unseasonably warm temperatures to persist from the
Brooks Range south.

Models are in good agreement on the overall pattern continuing.
They disagree in the placement and timing of features embedded in
the pattern like the flow of shortwave troughs, but they are
similar enough to have moderate to high confidence in the
forecasted weather hazards and that the pattern will persist
through the next few days.

Interior...the most recent Chinook event has subsided in the
Alaska Range. However, there will only be a brief reprieve from
high winds along the range with the next Chinook event forecasted
for Wednesday. This next event is anticipated to start in the
early morning hours Wednesday in the Denali area and start later
in the morning for the Eastern Alaska Range. Winds should drop off
quickly Wednesday afternoon. Summits north of the Fairbanks
area will also be windy. For the rest of the Interior,
temperatures will be well above normal.

In the western Interior today and tomorrow another round of
freezing rain is likely in the Middle Yukon Valley south of
Galena. Up to one quarter of an inch of ice accumulation is
expected and up to 4 inches of snow may fall.

North slope...southerly flow is affecting the north slope by
pushing successive frontal systems over the Brooks Range and into
the Arctic. There may be a short break in the Barrow area from
winds and blowing snow today after the front currently over the
Arctic coast moves north. The next system is expected to arrive
tonight and produce mainly winds and blowing snow. Current winter
storm warning conditions for the Western Arctic coast will
continue until Thursday.

West Coast...Active weather is also present along the West Coast.
The winter storm in the Kobuk and Noatak valleys is forecasted to
subside this morning. However, precipitation will continue moving
up from the south, providing another couple inches of snow for
most places. Importantly, freezing rain is also expected along the
coast of the Norton Sound in zones 211 and 212, with up to one
tenth of an inch of accumulation expected. In the Lower Yukon
Valley and Yukon Delta, heavier freezing precipitation is
anticipated. Up to one quarter of an inch of freezing rain and 4
inches of snow are expected today and tomorrow.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Watch for AKZ225-AKZ226.

Wind Advisory for AKZ223.

Winter Storm Warning for AKZ201-AKZ215-AKZ216-AKZ217.

Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ202-AKZ203-AKZ204-AKZ208-AKZ211-
AKZ212-AKZ214.

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ210-PKZ220.

Gale Warning for PKZ210-PKZ225-PKZ230.

Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ235-PKZ240-PKZ245.
&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 12, 5:47 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG29 hr
Dec 12, 6:08 AM AKSTHigh Wind WatchAFG4 hr
Dec 12, 6:08 AM AKSTWind AdvisoryAFG38 hr
Dec 12, 6:20 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG8 hr
Dec 12, 6:20 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFG7 days
Dec 12, 2:01 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG46 hr
Dec 12, 2:33 PM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG24 hr
Dec 12, 2:39 PM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG24 hr

Nearby

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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.