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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Fairbanks, AK

April 14, 2018

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Apr 14, 2018, 2:07 PM AKDT. It took effect at Apr 15, 2018, 12:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 41 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 14, 2018, 2:07 PM AKDT (22:07 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 15, 2018, 12:00 PM AKDT
Expired
Apr 17, 2018, 5:01 AM AKDT
In force
41 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

696 
WWAK72 PAFG 142207
NPWWCZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
207 PM AKDT Sat Apr 14 2018

AKZ213-151400-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0005.180415T0600Z-180416T0800Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, 
and Diomede
207 PM AKDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT AKDT SUNDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATION...Saint Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast.

* WINDS...Southeast winds gusting to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase through this evening and will 
  persist through late Sunday evening. The strongest winds are 
  expected Sunday morning. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage buildings and blow away 
  loose 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.

&&

$$

AKZ217-151400-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0021.180415T2000Z-180416T1400Z/
Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
207 PM AKDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM AKDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon Sunday to 6 AM AKDT
Monday. 

* WINDS...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* TIMING...East winds will increase by noon tomorrow and remain
  strong through Monday 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
622 
WWAK72 PAFG 151302
NPWWCZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
502 AM AKDT Sun Apr 15 2018

AKZ213-160130-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180416T0800Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, 
and Diomede
502 AM AKDT Sun Apr 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...Saint Lawrence Island.

* WINDS...Southeast winds gusting to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase today with the strongest winds this
  afternoon. Strong winds will continue into this evening and then
  decrease about midnight tonight.  

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage buildings and blow away 
  loose 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.

&&

$$

AKZ217-160130-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0021.180415T2000Z-180416T1400Z/
Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
502 AM AKDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM AKDT
MONDAY...

* LOCATION...South of Ambler.

* WINDS...East winds gusting to 40 mph.

* TIMING...East winds will continue through tonight. Strongest
  winds are from Shungnak south. 
  

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.

&&

$$
090 
WWAK72 PAFG 152156
NPWWCZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
156 PM AKDT Sun Apr 15 2018

AKZ213-160800-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180416T0800Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, 
and Diomede
156 PM AKDT Sun Apr 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...Saint Lawrence Island.

* WINDS...Southeast winds gusting to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue into this evening and then 
  decrease about midnight tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage buildings and blow away 
  loose 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.

&&

$$

AKZ217-160800-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180416T1400Z/
Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
156 PM AKDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT MONDAY...

* LOCATION...South of Ambler.

* WINDS...East winds gusting to 40 mph.

* TIMING...East winds will continue through tonight. Strongest 
  winds are from Shungnak south. 

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.

&&

$$
011 
WWAK72 PAFG 160542
NPWWCZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
942 PM AKDT Sun Apr 15 2018

AKZ213-160645-
/O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180416T0800Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, 
and Diomede
942 PM AKDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

AKZ217-161400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180416T1400Z/
Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
942 PM AKDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT MONDAY...

* LOCATION...South of Ambler.

* WINDS...East winds gusting to 40 mph.

* TIMING...East winds will continue through tonight. Strongest 
  winds are from Shungnak south. 

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.

&&

$$
272 
WWAK72 PAFG 161223
NPWWCZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
423 AM AKDT Mon Apr 16 2018

AKZ217-162000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180416T2000Z/
Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
423 AM AKDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY...

* LOCATION...South of Ambler. Strongest winds are from 
  Shungnak south.

* WINDS...East gusting to 40 mph.

* TIMING...Strong east winds will continue this morning. Winds
  will decrease this 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.

&&

$$
750 
WWAK72 PAFG 161947
NPWWCZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1147 AM AKDT Mon Apr 16 2018

AKZ217-171400-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180417T1400Z/
Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
1147 AM AKDT Mon Apr 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...South of Ambler. Strongest winds are from Shungnak 
  south. 

* WINDS...East gusting to 40 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will decrease this temporarily this afternoon.
  Winds will then increase again this evening and continue
  overnight. 

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.

&&

$$
673 
WWAK72 PAFG 171301
NPWWCZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
501 AM AKDT Tue Apr 17 2018

AKZ217-172115-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180417T1400Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0022.180418T0200Z-180419T1400Z/
Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
501 AM AKDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM AKDT
THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AKDT
Thursday. The Wind Advisory has been cancelled. 

* LOCATION...South of Ambler. Strongest winds will be from 
  Shungnak south. 

* WINDS...East gusting to 40 mph.

* TIMING...Winds have now decreased. Winds are expected to
  increase again this afternoon, with strong winds tonight 
  through 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 14, 2:17 AM AKDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG50 hr
Apr 14, 2:24 AM AKDTHigh Wind WarningAFG43 hr
Apr 14, 2:41 AM AKDTHigh Surf AdvisoryAFG49 hr
Apr 14, 2:52 AM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG5 days
Apr 14, 2:52 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG26 hr
Apr 14, 3:07 PM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG62 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.