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Wind Advisory 31, NWS Fairbanks, AK

May 3, 2018

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at May 3, 2018, 4:28 AM AKDT. It took effect at May 4, 2018, 12:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 3, 2018, 4:28 AM AKDT (12:28 UTC)
In effect from
May 4, 2018, 12:00 PM AKDT
Expired
May 5, 2018, 12:19 AM AKDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

747 
WWAK73 PAFG 031228
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
428 AM AKDT Thu May 3 2018

AKZ225-040200-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.180504T2000Z-180505T2000Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
428 AM AKDT Thu May 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO NOON AKDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon Friday to noon AKDT
Saturday. 

* LOCATION...Through the passes.

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...South winds will increase through the late morning on
  Friday and continue through Noon on Saturday. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-040200-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.180504T2000Z-180506T0600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
428 AM AKDT Thu May 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 10 PM AKDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon Friday to 10 PM AKDT
Saturday. 

* LOCATION...Through the passes west of the Tok Cutoff.
 
* WINDS...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. 

* TIMING...South winds will increase through the late morning on
  Friday and continue through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
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WWAK73 PAFG 032209
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
209 PM AKDT Thu May 3 2018

AKZ223-041400-
/O.EXB.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
209 PM AKDT Thu May 3 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon Friday 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 Friday morning and diminish
  by Saturday 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.

&&

$$

AKZ225-041400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.180504T2000Z-180505T2000Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
209 PM AKDT Thu May 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO NOON AKDT
SATURDAY...

* LOCATION...Through the passes.

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...South winds will increase through the late morning on 
  Friday and continue through Noon on Saturday. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-041400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.180504T2000Z-180506T0600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
209 PM AKDT Thu May 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 10 PM AKDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...South winds will increase through the late morning on 
  Friday and continue through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
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.

&&

$$
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.

&&

$$
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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.

&&

$$
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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.

&&

$$

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 May 3, 3:04 AM AKDT, 1 hour 24 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 3, 3:04 AM AKDT, 1 hour 24 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
304 AM AKDT Thu May 3 2018

.DISCUSSION...
The 00z models suite initialized well against the 00z surface
analysis and verified well against the 06z surface analysis. The
00z model suite displays minimal model spread between model
families in the short range and reasonable spread in the mid range
as well as the extended range. Spread between model runs has also
improved over the last two model runs.

Aloft at 500 mb a trough over the Bering Sea continues to deepen
and dig to the south and east while an upper level ridge over the
Yukon continues to build northward and toward the west. Warming
and drying conditions are expected over the central and eastern
interior through early next week while cloudy, cool and showery
conditions are expected to continue over the western interior, the
west coast as well as the north slope. The pattern becomes very
meridional with strong southerly winds developing over the central
and eastern interior. As the strong winds aloft move over the
Alaska Range strong and gusty winds are expected to develop along
and near the northern foothills and through the passes of the
Alaska Range Friday afternoon and continue through Sunday.

Central and Eastern interior...Warming and drying conditions begin
today and will continue through the weekend for the central and
eastern interior. A trough setting up over the Upper Yukon Flats
this weekend will bring a slight potential for Thunderstorms east
of a line from Arctic Village to Ft Yukon To Eagle. Minimum
Relative Humidity values will fall into the 30s today for most of
the Central and Eastern Interior, and fall below 30 percent from
Fairbanks southeast starting Tuesday of next week. High
temperatures will rise into the 50s for the weekend and the lower
60s early next week. Strong winds aloft will move over the Alaksa
Range and will produce strong winds on the surface near the
northern foothills and through the passes of the Alaska Range.
Winds will increase Friday afternoon and continue to be strong in
these areas through the weekend. Wind Advisories have been issued
for these areas. Gusty easterly to southeasterly winds will also
develop over the central and eastern interior as a thermal trough
over the southern interior interacts with a strong front rotating
north over the Alaska Range Saturday. Will need to monitor for
advisory level wind gusts especially over interior highway
summits late Friday and Saturday.

Brooks Range...A strong front moving north out of the
interior rotating around a low in the lower YK Delta Saturday will
bring another round of snow especially along the south facing
slopes of the central Brooks Range. Expect 2 to 4 inches of snow
in these areas including Atigun Pass beginning Friday night and
continuing through Saturday.

Western Interior, West Coast...A stacked low pressure system will
continue to bring periods of moisture over the area with rain and
snow showers continuing through the weekend. As the upper level
ridge builds west over the central interior expect a drying and
warming trend.

North Slope...Strong high pressure north of Barrow combined with
low pressure over the lower YK Delta will produce persistent east
to northeast winds and will produce periods of low ceilings, fog
and light snow through the weekend especially along the eastern
coastal areas. Gusty winds combined with new snow will produce
areas of blowing snow east of Barrow Saturday. A strong front
moving north out of the interior combined with a trough that
develops over the North Slope plains will produce 1 to 2 inches
of snow Saturday.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...Strong north winds
developing in the Chukchi Sea, Bering Strait, and Northeastern
Bering Sea Friday night will bring potential for High Surf and
Freezing Spray to Little Diomede, and the north side of St
Lawrence Island. Winds will diminish Saturday night.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...Warming and drying conditions today through the
weekend for the central and eastern interior. Thermal trough
setting up over the Upper Yukon Flats this weekend will bring
slight potential for Thunderstorms east of a line from Arctic
Village to Ft Yukon To Eagle. Minimum Relative Humidity values
falling into the 30s today for most of the Central and Eastern
Interior, and below 30 percent from Fairbanks southeast starting
Tuesday of next week. High temperatures will rise into the 50s
for the weekend and the lower 60s early next week. Strong winds
aloft will move over the Alaksa Range and will produce strong
winds on the surface near the northern foothills and through the
passes of the Alaska Range. Winds will increase Friday afternoon
and continue to be strong in these areas through the weekend. Wind
Advisories have been issued for these areas. Gusty easterly to
southeasterly winds will also develop over the central and
eastern interior as a thermal trough over the southern interior
interacts with a strong front rotating north over the Alaska Range
Saturday however winds are expected to remain below advisory
criteria.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...Temperatures will begin to climb today over the
central and eastern interior and will continue to climb through
the weekend and into early next week. Warm and dry conditions will
provide ideal conditions for snowpack ripening and melt off. We
continue to see ice movement in some of the mainstem rivers with
the Tanana starting to move near Nenana and bigger leads opening
in the Upper Tanana and Yukon Rivers. The ice is continues to
darken on the mainstem rivers and lakes, so caution should be used
if you need to be out on the ice.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Advisory for AKZ225-AKZ226.

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ225-PKZ230.

Small Craft Advisory for PKZ210.
&&

CCC MAY 18

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 3, 4:15 AM AKDTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFG4 days
May 3, 2:31 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG37 hr
May 3, 2:44 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG24 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.