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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Fairbanks, AK

May 4, 2018

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this high wind warning at May 4, 2018, 3:48 AM AKDT. It took effect at May 4, 2018, 2:43 PM AKDT. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
May 4, 2018, 3:48 AM AKDT (11:48 UTC)
In effect from
May 4, 2018, 2:43 PM AKDT
Expired
May 5, 2018, 3:12 AM AKDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

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287 
WWAK73 PAFG 041148
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
348 AM AKDT Fri May 4 2018

AKZ225-050200-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.180504T2000Z-180505T2000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0007.180505T0200Z-180505T1400Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
348 AM AKDT Fri May 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
AKDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AKDT
Saturday. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...Through the passes.

* WINDS...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph.

* TIMING...South winds will increase this afternoon with the
  strongest winds occuring tonight. Winds will diminish early
  Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or
expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property
damage. Secure loose objects which may be blown by the wind.

&&

$$

AKZ226-050200-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.180504T2000Z-180506T0600Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0007.180505T0200Z-180505T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
348 AM AKDT Fri May 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
AKDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT
Saturday. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...Through the passes west of the Tok Cutoff.

* WINDS...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph.

* TIMING...South winds will increase this afternoon with the
  strongest winds occuring tonight. Winds will diminish Saturday
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or
expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property
damage. Secure loose objects which may be blown by the wind.

&&

$$

AKZ223-050200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.180504T2000Z-180506T0200Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
348 AM AKDT Fri May 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...Delta Junction area.

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* TIMING...South winds will increase this morning and diminish by
  Saturday evening. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that strong winds are occurring or
expected. Secure loose objects which may be blown about by the 
wind.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
042 
WWAK73 PAFG 041925
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1125 AM AKDT Fri May 4 2018

AKZ225-050330-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0007.180505T0200Z-180505T1400Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
1125 AM AKDT Fri May 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...Through the passes.

* WINDS...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph.

* TIMING...South winds will increase this afternoon with the 
  strongest winds occuring tonight. Winds will diminish early 
  Saturday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or
expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property
damage. Secure loose objects which may be blown by the wind.

&&

$$

AKZ226-050330-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0007.180505T0200Z-180505T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1125 AM AKDT Fri May 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...Through the passes west of the Tok Cutoff.

* WINDS...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph.

* TIMING...South winds will increase this afternoon with the 
  strongest winds occuring tonight. Winds will diminish Saturday 
  morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or
expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property
damage. Secure loose objects which may be blown by the wind.

&&

$$

AKZ222-050330-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.180504T2000Z-180505T0900Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, 
North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
1125 AM AKDT Fri May 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 1 AM AKDT Saturday. 

* LOCATION...East of Fairbanks and over the hills north of
  Fairbanks.

* WINDS...Southeast winds with gusts to 35 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue to increase this afternoon and will
  peak in the early evening.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that strong winds are occurring or
expected. Secure loose objects which may be blown about by the
wind.

&&

$$

AKZ223-050330-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.180504T2000Z-180506T0200Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1125 AM AKDT Fri May 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. West of
  Delta Junction, Southeast winds with gusts to 40 mph. 

* TIMING...South winds will increase this morning and diminish 
  by Saturday evening. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that strong winds are occurring or
expected. Secure loose objects which may be blown about by the
wind.

&&

$$
167 
WWAK73 PAFG 042243
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
243 PM AKDT Fri May 4 2018

AKZ223-050645-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-180506T0200Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.HW.W.0007.180504T2243Z-180505T1800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
243 PM AKDT Fri May 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 10 AM AKDT Saturday. The Wind
Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph. West of 
  Delta Junction, Southeast winds with gusts to 40 mph. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will persist tonight and will diminish
  early Saturday morning.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that strong winds are occurring or
expected. Secure loose objects which may be blown about by the
wind.

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

&&

$$

AKZ226-050645-
/O.EXT.PAFG.HW.W.0007.180504T2243Z-180505T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
243 PM AKDT Fri May 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...Through the passes west of the Tok Cutoff.

* WINDS...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph.

* TIMING...South winds will increase this evening with the 
  strongest winds occuring tonight. Winds will diminish Saturday 
  morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or
expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property
damage. Secure loose objects which may be blown by the wind.

&&

$$

AKZ225-050645-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0007.180505T0200Z-180505T1400Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
243 PM AKDT Fri May 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...Through the passes.

* WINDS...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph.

* TIMING...South winds will increase this evening with the 
  strongest winds occuring tonight. Winds will diminish early 
  Saturday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or
expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property
damage. Secure loose objects which may be blown by the wind.

&&

$$

AKZ222-050645-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-180505T0900Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, 
North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
243 PM AKDT Fri May 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...North and east of Fairbanks. 

* WINDS...Southeast winds with gusts to 35 mph.

* TIMING...Gusty winds will continue through this evening. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that strong winds are occurring or
expected. Secure loose objects which may be blown about by the
wind.

&&

$$
229 
WWAK73 PAFG 042352
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
352 PM AKDT Fri May 4 2018

AKZ223-050900-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180505T1800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
352 PM AKDT Fri May 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph. West of 
  Delta Junction, Southeast winds with gusts to 40 mph. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will persist tonight and will diminish 
  early Saturday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that strong winds are occurring or
expected. Secure loose objects which may be blown about by the
wind.

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

&&

$$

AKZ225-050900-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0007.180505T0200Z-180505T1400Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
352 PM AKDT Fri May 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...Through the passes.

* WINDS...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph.

* TIMING...South winds will increase this evening with the 
  strongest winds occuring tonight. Winds will diminish early 
  Saturday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or
expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property
damage. Secure loose objects which may be blown by the wind.

&&

$$

AKZ226-050900-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180505T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
352 PM AKDT Fri May 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...Through the passes west of the Tok Cutoff.

* WINDS...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph.

* TIMING...South winds will increase this evening with the 
  strongest winds occuring tonight. Winds will diminish Saturday 
  morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or
expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property
damage. Secure loose objects which may be blown by the wind.

&&

$$

AKZ222-050900-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-180505T0900Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, 
North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
352 PM AKDT Fri May 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...North and east of Fairbanks.

* WINDS...Southeast winds with gusts to 35 mph.

* TIMING...Gusty winds will continue through this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that strong winds are occurring or
expected. Secure loose objects which may be blown about by the
wind.

&&

$$
002 
WWAK73 PAFG 050819
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1219 AM AKDT Sat May 5 2018

AKZ225-050930-
/O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180505T1400Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
1219 AM AKDT Sat May 5 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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



$$

AKZ222-050930-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-180505T0900Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, 
North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
1219 AM AKDT Sat May 5 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

AKZ223-051800-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180505T1800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1219 AM AKDT Sat May 5 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph. West of 
  Delta Junction, Southeast winds with gusts to 40 mph. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will persist through early Saturday 
  morning.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that strong winds are occurring or
expected. Secure loose objects which may be blown about by the
wind.

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

&&

$$

AKZ226-051800-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180505T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1219 AM AKDT Sat May 5 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATION...Through the passes west of the Tok Cutoff.

* WINDS...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will persist through early Saturday
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or
expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property
damage. Secure loose objects which may be blown by the wind.

&&

$$
082 
WWAK73 PAFG 051112
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
312 AM AKDT Sat May 5 2018

AKZ223-226-051215-
/O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180505T1800Z/
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 DOT Camp, 
Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
312 AM AKDT Sat May 5 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 4, 3:57 AM AKDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG38 hr
May 4, 4:19 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG10 hr
May 4, 4:19 AM AKDTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFG34 hr
May 4, 4:25 AM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG34 hr
May 4, 4:25 AM AKDTGale WarningAFG34 hr
May 4, 1:16 PM AKDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG29 hr
May 4, 2:20 PM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG13 hr
May 4, 2:36 PM AKDTGale WarningAFG13 hr
May 4, 2:36 PM AKDTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFG24 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.