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Wind Advisory 16, NWS Fairbanks, AK

April 18, 2017

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Apr 18, 2017, 4:15 AM AKDT. It took effect at Apr 18, 2017, 10:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 23 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 18, 2017, 4:15 AM AKDT (12:15 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 18, 2017, 10:00 PM AKDT
Expired
Apr 19, 2017, 8:38 PM AKDT
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
415 AM AKDT Tue Apr 18 2017

AKZ219-190000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.170419T0600Z-170420T1800Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
415 AM AKDT Tue Apr 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM AKDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM
AKDT Thursday. 

* LOCATION...Strongest winds will be on higher terrain.

* WINDS...East to Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to 40 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Tuesday evening then persist
  through Thursday morning.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ221-190000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.170419T0600Z-170420T1800Z/
Central Interior-
Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, 
Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
415 AM AKDT Tue Apr 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM AKDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM
AKDT Thursday. 

* LOCATION...Strongest winds will be on higher terrain.

* WINDS...East to Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Tuesday evening then persist
  through Thursday morning.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ222-190000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.170419T0600Z-170420T1200Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, 
North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
415 AM AKDT Tue Apr 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM AKDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM AKDT
Thursday. 

* LOCATION...Strongest winds will be on higher terrain.

* WINDS...East to Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to 40 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Tuesday evening then persist
  through late Wednesday night. 

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
555 
WWAK73 PAFG 181258
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
458 AM AKDT Tue Apr 18 2017

AKZ220-190000-
/O.EXA.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.170419T0600Z-170420T1800Z/
Yukon Flats and Surrounding Uplands-
Including Fort Yukon, Venetie, Central, Circle, Stevens Village, 
Beaver, Chalkyitsik, Birch Creek, Circle Hot Springs, 
Eagle Summit, and Twelvemile Summit
458 AM AKDT Tue Apr 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM AKDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM
AKDT Thursday. 

* LOCATION...Strongest winds will be on higher terrain.

* WINDS...East to Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to 40 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Tuesday evening then persist 
  through Thursday morning. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ219-190000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.170419T0600Z-170420T1800Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
458 AM AKDT Tue Apr 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Strongest winds will be on higher terrain.

* WINDS...East to Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to 40 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Tuesday evening then persist 
  through Thursday morning. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ221-190000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.170419T0600Z-170420T1800Z/
Central Interior-
Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, 
Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
458 AM AKDT Tue Apr 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Strongest winds will be on higher terrain.

* WINDS...East to Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Tuesday evening then persist 
  through Thursday morning. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ222-190000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.170419T0600Z-170420T1200Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, 
North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
458 AM AKDT Tue Apr 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Strongest winds will be on higher terrain.

* WINDS...East to Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to 40 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Tuesday evening then persist 
  through late Wednesday night. 

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.

&&

$$
622 
WWAK73 PAFG 182231
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
231 PM AKDT Tue Apr 18 2017

AKZ219-191400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.170419T0600Z-170420T1800Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
231 PM AKDT Tue Apr 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Strongest winds will be on higher terrain.

* WINDS...East to Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to 40 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening then persist through 
Thursday morning. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ220-191400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.170419T0600Z-170420T1800Z/
Yukon Flats and Surrounding Uplands-
Including Fort Yukon, Venetie, Central, Circle, Stevens Village, 
Beaver, Chalkyitsik, Birch Creek, Circle Hot Springs, 
Eagle Summit, and Twelvemile Summit
231 PM AKDT Tue Apr 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Strongest winds will be on higher terrain.

* WINDS...East to Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to 40 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening then persist through 
Thursday morning. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ221-191400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.170419T0600Z-170420T1800Z/
Central Interior-
Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, 
Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
231 PM AKDT Tue Apr 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Strongest winds will be on higher terrain.

* WINDS...East to Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening then persist through 
Thursday morning. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ222-191400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.170419T0600Z-170420T1200Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, 
North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
231 PM AKDT Tue Apr 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Strongest winds will be on higher terrain.

* WINDS...East to Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to 40 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening then persist through 
late Wednesday night. 

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.

&&

$$
508 
WWAK73 PAFG 191141
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
341 AM AKDT Wed Apr 19 2017

AKZ219-200000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170420T1800Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
341 AM AKDT Wed Apr 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Strongest winds will be on higher terrain.

* WINDS...East to Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to 40 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue to increase this morning and then 
persist through Thursday morning.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ220-200000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170420T1800Z/
Yukon Flats and Surrounding Uplands-
Including Fort Yukon, Venetie, Central, Circle, Stevens Village, 
Beaver, Chalkyitsik, Birch Creek, Circle Hot Springs, 
Eagle Summit, and Twelvemile Summit
341 AM AKDT Wed Apr 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Strongest winds will be on higher terrain.

* WINDS...East to Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to 40 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue to increase this morning and then 
persist through Thursday morning.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ221-200000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170420T1800Z/
Central Interior-
Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, 
Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
341 AM AKDT Wed Apr 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Strongest winds will be on higher terrain.

* WINDS...East to Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue to increase this morning and then 
persist through Thursday morning.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ222-200000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170420T1200Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, 
North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
341 AM AKDT Wed Apr 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Strongest winds will be on higher terrain.

* WINDS...East to Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts to 40 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue to increase this morning and then 
persist through Thursday morning.

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.

&&

$$
550 
WWAK73 PAFG 192011
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1211 PM AKDT Wed Apr 19 2017

AKZ220-192115-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170420T1800Z/
Yukon Flats and Surrounding Uplands-
Including Fort Yukon, Venetie, Central, Circle, Stevens Village, 
Beaver, Chalkyitsik, Birch Creek, Circle Hot Springs, 
Eagle Summit, and Twelvemile Summit
1211 PM AKDT Wed Apr 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Wind gusts are remaining below advisory levels and will continue
to diminish this evening.

$$

AKZ222-192115-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170420T1200Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, 
North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
1211 PM AKDT Wed Apr 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Wind gusts are remaining below advisory levels and will continue
to diminish this evening.

$$

AKZ219-200600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170420T0600Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
1211 PM AKDT Wed Apr 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Strongest winds will be on higher terrain.

* WINDS...East to Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts to 40 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will gradually diminish 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.

&&

$$

AKZ221-200600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170420T0600Z/
Central Interior-
Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, 
Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
1211 PM AKDT Wed Apr 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Strongest winds will be on higher terrain and in
  channeled areas.

* WINDS...East to Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts to 40 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will gradually diminish 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.

&&

$$
735 
WWAK73 PAFG 200438
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
838 PM AKDT Wed Apr 19 2017

AKZ219-221-200545-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170420T0600Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-Central Interior-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
Gobblers Knob, Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, 
Manley Hot Springs, Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
838 PM AKDT Wed Apr 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Apr 17, 1:01 PM AKDT, 15 hours 14 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 17, 1:01 PM AKDT, 15 hours 14 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
101 PM AKDT Mon Apr 17 2017

.DISCUSSION...

Models in good agreement with a 557 dam high pressure aloft over
the Arctic that will continue to dominate the weather across
northern Alaska through friday. A weak 536 dam low will develop
over nunivak island late tonight and remain quasi stationary
through wednesday. Northerly flow over the interior will keep
cooler temps for much of the northern and central interior through
mid week. The 557 dam high will slowly weaken through the week.

Arctic slope...Visibilities have improved in some areas of the
north slope but still some local low visibility issue through this
afternoon around deadhorse. Winds still blowing from the east
around 20 to 25 kts this afternoon from deadhorse east. Winds
will slowly decrease this evening and visibilities will continue
to improve.

West coast...Weak frontal boundary bringing scattered rain and
snow showers from nome south through tuesday before clearing out
tuesday afternoon.

Pressure gradient over the northern interior remains strong
through wednesday. Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph over higher
terrain will continue through mid week. The arctic boundary south
of the Middle Tanana Valley will remain over the area through
about early Tuesday before it begins to move back north. Then
another reinforcement of cold air slides down to push the arctic
air back over the same place again by Wednesday. The cold air
should remain for the most part through the remainder of the week.
Southerly flow over the weekend could warm temps back up near 50
by the end of the week.

FIRE WEATHER...None.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

APR 17

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
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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.