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Wind Advisory 49, NWS Fairbanks, AK

December 12, 2017

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Dec 12, 2017, 6:08 AM AKST. It took effect at Dec 12, 2017, 10:30 AM AKST. It was in force for 33 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 12, 2017, 6:08 AM AKST (15:08 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 12, 2017, 10:30 AM AKST
Expired
Dec 13, 2017, 7:39 PM AKST
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

573 
WWAK73 PAFG 121508
NPWAFG

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

AKZ223-130100-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0049.171213T1800Z-171214T0300Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
608 AM AKST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AKST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM to 6 PM AKST Wednesday. 

* LOCATION...near Delta Junction.

* WINDS...southeast gusting 65 mph.

* TIMING...winds will increase tonight with strong winds
  developing Wednesday morning. The strongest winds will be
  Wednesday morning and afternoon. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ225-130100-
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.A.0009.171213T1200Z-171214T0300Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
608 AM AKST Tue Dec 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from late tonight through Wednesday
afternoon. 

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

* WINDS...South gusting to 70 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds gusting to 55 mph now through this evening will
  increase to 70 mph after midnight tonight. The strongest winds
  will be midnight tonight through Wednesday afternoon. 
 
* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow lose objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means hazardous high winds are expected.
Preparations should be made to prevent property damage.

&&

$$

AKZ226-130100-
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.A.0009.171213T1800Z-171214T0300Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
608 AM AKST Tue Dec 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through
Wednesday afternoon. 

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

* WINDS...South gusting to 70 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds gusting to 55 mph now through tonight will
  increase to 70 mph after Wednesday morning. The strongest winds
  will be Wednesday. 
 
* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow lose objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means hazardous high winds are expected.
Preparations should be made to prevent property damage.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
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.

&&

$$
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.

&&

$$

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, 6:20 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG8 hr
Dec 12, 6:20 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFG7 days
Dec 12, 10:30 AM AKSTHigh Wind WarningAFG34 hr
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

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Sources

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