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Wind Advisory 38, NWS Fairbanks, AK

October 1, 2017

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Oct 1, 2017, 4:40 AM AKDT. It took effect at Oct 1, 2017, 8:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 36 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Oct 1, 2017, 4:40 AM AKDT (12:40 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 1, 2017, 8:00 PM AKDT
Expired
Oct 3, 2017, 7:35 AM AKDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

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WWAK73 PAFG 011240
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
440 AM AKDT Sun Oct 1 2017

AKZ226-020000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0010.171002T0600Z-171003T0600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
440 AM AKDT Sun Oct 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM
AKDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM AKDT
Monday. 

* LOCATION...Through Alaska Range Passes. 

* WINDS...South gusting to 70 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening and become strong
  tonight. Strong winds will continue through Monday evening. 

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will blow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ223-020000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0038.171002T0600Z-171003T0200Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
440 AM AKDT Sun Oct 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AKDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM AKDT
Monday. 

* LOCATION...Near Delta Junction.

* WINDS...East gusting to 50 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening and become strong late
  tonight. Strong winds will continue into Monday then decrease
  Monday 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.

&&

$$

AKZ225-020000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0038.171002T0400Z-171003T0600Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
440 AM AKDT Sun Oct 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM AKDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 10 PM AKDT
Monday. 

* LOCATION...Through Alaska Range Passes. 

* WINDS...South gusting to 70 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will become strong this evening and continue 
  through Monday evening. 

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will blow.

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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1242 PM AKDT Sun Oct 1 2017

AKZ225-020600-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WI.Y.0038.171002T0400Z-171003T0600Z/
/O.EXA.PAFG.HW.W.0010.171002T0600Z-171003T0600Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
1242 PM AKDT Sun Oct 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM
AKDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM AKDT
Monday. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...Through Alaska Range Passes.

* WINDS...South gusting to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will become strong late this evening and 
  continue through Monday evening. 

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will blow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ226-020600-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0010.171002T0600Z-171003T0600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1242 PM AKDT Sun Oct 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM AKDT MONDAY...

* LOCATION...Through Alaska Range Passes.

* WINDS...South gusting to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening and become strong 
  tonight. Strong winds will continue through Monday evening. 

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will blow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ223-020600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0038.171002T0600Z-171003T0600Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1242 PM AKDT Sun Oct 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM
AKDT MONDAY...

* LOCATION...Near Delta Junction.

* WINDS...East gusting to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening and become strong 
  late tonight. Strong winds will continue into Monday then 
  decrease Monday 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.

&&

$$
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WWAK73 PAFG 020430
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
830 PM AKDT Sun Oct 1 2017

AKZ225-021415-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0010.171002T0600Z-171003T0600Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
830 PM AKDT Sun Oct 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT MONDAY...

* LOCATION...Through Alaska Range Passes.

* WINDS...South gusting to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will become strong late this evening and 
  continue through Monday evening. 

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will blow around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ226-021415-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0010.171002T0600Z-171003T0600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
830 PM AKDT Sun Oct 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT MONDAY...

* LOCATION...Through Alaska Range Passes.

* WINDS...South gusting to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening and become strong 
  tonight. Strong winds will continue through Monday evening. 

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will blow around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ223-021415-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0038.171002T0600Z-171003T0600Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
830 PM AKDT Sun Oct 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT MONDAY...

* LOCATION...Near Delta Junction.

* WINDS...East gusting to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening and become strong 
  late tonight. Strong winds will continue into Monday then 
  decrease Monday 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.

&&

$$
100 
WWAK73 PAFG 021232
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
432 AM AKDT Mon Oct 2 2017

AKZ225-030000-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-171003T0600Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
432 AM AKDT Mon Oct 2 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...Through Alaska Range Passes.

* WINDS...South gusting to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through this evening. Winds
  will decrease late tonight. 
 
* IMPACTS...Loose objects will blow around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ226-030000-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-171003T0600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
432 AM AKDT Mon Oct 2 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...Through Alaska Range Passes.

* WINDS...South gusting to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through Monday evening.
  Winds will decrease late tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will blow around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ223-030000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-171003T0600Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
432 AM AKDT Mon Oct 2 2017

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

* LOCATION...Near Delta Junction.

* WINDS...East gusting to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this evening and become strong 
  late tonight. Strong winds will continue into Monday then 
  decrease Monday 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.

&&

$$
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WWAK73 PAFG 022025
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1225 PM AKDT Mon Oct 2 2017

AKZ225-030600-
/O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-171003T0600Z/
/O.EXA.PAFG.WI.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-171003T0600Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
1225 PM AKDT Mon Oct 2 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 10 PM AKDT this evening. The
High Wind Warning has been cancelled. 

* LOCATION...through Alaska Range Passes.

* WINDS...South gusting to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Gusty south winds will persist through this evening. 
  Winds will decrease late 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-030600-
/O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-171003T0600Z/
/O.EXA.PAFG.WI.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-171003T0600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1225 PM AKDT Mon Oct 2 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 10 PM AKDT this evening. The
High Wind Warning has been cancelled. 

* LOCATION...through Alaska Range passes.

* WINDS...South gusting to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Gusty south winds will persist through this evening. 
  Winds will decrease late 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.

&&

$$

AKZ223-030600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-171003T0600Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1225 PM AKDT Mon Oct 2 2017

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

* LOCATION...Near Delta Junction.

* WINDS...Southeast gusting to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Gusty southeast winds will persist through the evening.
  Winds will 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.

&&

$$
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WWAK73 PAFG 030537
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
937 PM AKDT Mon Oct 2 2017

AKZ223-225-030645-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-171003T0600Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-Denali-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, Healy Lake, Healy, 
Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
937 PM AKDT Mon Oct 2 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds will continue to decrease tonight.

$$

AKZ226-031400-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-171003T1400Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
937 PM AKDT Mon Oct 2 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT TUESDAY...

* LOCATION...through Alaska Range passes.

* WINDS...South gusting to 65 mph.

* TIMING...Gusty south winds will persist through tonight. Winds
  will decrease early Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
421 AM AKDT Tue Oct 3 2017

AKZ226-031600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-171003T1600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
421 AM AKDT Tue Oct 3 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AKDT THIS MORNING...

* LOCATION...through Alaska Range passes.

* WINDS...South gusting to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will decrease early this 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.

&&

$$
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
735 AM AKDT Tue Oct 3 2017

AKZ226-031645-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-171003T1600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
735 AM AKDT Tue Oct 3 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 Sep 30, 2:53 PM AKDT, 13 hours 47 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 30, 2:53 PM AKDT, 13 hours 47 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
253 PM AKDT Sat Sep 30 2017

.DISCUSSION...
The 12Z model suite initialized well against the 12z surface
analysis with the exception of the low northeast of Barrow which
verified around 5 mb lower than what was initialized in the model
suite. Position and track of the low north of Barrow verified
well against 18z surface analysis.

Aloft at 500 hpa, a 512 Dam low 400 nm north of Demarcation Point
with a strong shortwave that stretches south through the Yukon
will continue to retreat to the north and east as an upper level
ridge builds over southwest Alaska through Sunday and merges with
a rapidly building ridge over the Gulf of Alaska that builds
over Alaska Sunday evening and into Monday. A strong shortwave
races north along the back of the ridge and will be located over
southern coast of Alaska Sunday evening, the Alaska Range and
southern interior Monday morning. A mountain wave is expected to
develop over the Alaska Range late Sunday evening and Monday and
will brings the potential for strong gap winds through the Alaska
Range passes and a moderate strength Chinook downslope wind event
along the northern foothills of the central and eastern Alaska
Range beginning late Sunday evening and continuing through the day
on Monday. At this point high end advisory level winds are likely
along the northern foothills especially Monday morning. The
models continue to flip flop on timing and duration and strength
of the winds with different models and model runs indicating sub
advisory to Warning level winds. Continue to monitor.

An upper level low drops south and east through the Sea of Okhotsk
Monday and moves over the Kamchatka Peninsula Tuesday and into the
western Bering Sea Wednesday. The strong upper level low moves
east and north over the northern Bering Sea to near St Lawrence
Island Wednesday. The upper level low combined with favorable
dynamics aloft will provide an environment favorable for strong
cyclogenisis over the central Bering Sea late Tuesday and
Wednesday. Computer models continue to indicate a 960 mb or deeper
surface low developing over the central Bering Sea Tuesday and
Wednesday. Model solutions on the location, track and strength
display considerable spread at this time. Continue to monitor.

On the surface a 999 mb low 400 nm north of Demarcation point
continues to move north and east into the high Canadian arctic.
A warm front stretches form near Wainwright to Fort Yukon will
continue to move to the north and east with much of the snow over
the western north slope and western Brooks Range changing to rain
below 3,000 feet. 1 to 2 inches of snow are expected over the
eastern north slope tonight before changing over to rain tomorrow.
Snow will mix with and change over to rain in the eastern Brooks
Range below 2500 feet. 2 to 4 inches of snow are expected over
the Dalton Highway with up to 6 inches of snow expected east of
the Dalton Highway.

Light rain and snow over the northern interior will change to rain
and diminish later tonight. Only a slight chance of rain is
expected over the southern interior. Mostly cloudy skies are
expected over the central and eastern interior Sunday and Monday
as a moderate chinook develops over the central and eastern Alaska
Range. Light rain will move over the YK Delta, west coast and
western interior Monday.

Southwest winds will increase Sunday night and Monday along the
northwest coast and combined with surge values of 1 to 2 feet
over normal tide levels will bring another round of elevated surf
to the northwest coast however wind direction along the coast and
at times off shore will limit wave run up along the northwest
coast. Along the south west facing coast near Kivalina on shore
winds will cause higher wave run up. A high surf advisory has been
issued for this area beginning tonight and continuing through
Sunday night.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...
Computer models continue to indicate a 960 mb or deeper surface
low developing over the central Bering Sea Tuesday and Wednesday.
Model solutions on the location, track and strength display
considerable spread at this time. Current computer tracks would
bring highest surge level to coastlines south of Hooper Bay
however a change in track further to the north would bring high
surge levels over south and west facing coasts north of Hooper
Bay. Continue to monitor.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...None

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Surf Advisory for AKZ207.

Small Craft Advisory for PKZ210-PKZ220-PKZ225-PKZ230.
&&

CCC SEP 17

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 1, 4:40 AM AKDTHigh Wind WarningAFG32 hr
Oct 1, 5:13 AM AKDTGale WarningAFG9 hr
Oct 1, 5:21 AM AKDTGale WarningAFG9 hr
Oct 1, 9:44 AM AKDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG3 hr
Oct 1, 2:22 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG23 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.