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Wind Advisory 39, NWS Fairbanks, AK

June 15, 2018

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Jun 15, 2018, 2:29 AM AKDT. It took effect at Jun 15, 2018, 3:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 67 hr.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Jun 15, 2018, 2:29 AM AKDT (10:29 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 15, 2018, 3:00 PM AKDT
Expired
Jun 18, 2018, 10:27 AM AKDT
In force
67 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

325 
WWAK73 PAFG 151029
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
229 AM AKDT Fri Jun 15 2018

AKZ226-151500-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.180615T2300Z-180618T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
229 AM AKDT Fri Jun 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM AKDT
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM
AKDT Sunday. 

* LOCATION...Alaska range passes.

* WINDS...South winds gusting to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Friday afternoon and remain strong
  through Saturday morning. Winds will decrease some during the
  day on Saturday then becoming strong again Saturday evening and
  persist into Sunday.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ222-151500-
/O.CON.PAFG.SM.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180615T1500Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, 
North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
229 AM AKDT Fri Jun 15 2018

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATION...Middle Tanana Valley.

* VISIBILITY...one mile or less at times in smoke.

* TIMING...Low visibility in smoke will continue overnight. 
  Conditions are expected to improve Friday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Dense Smoke Advisory means visibilities are limited to one mile
or less in wildfire smoke. If outdoors, prolonged physical
exertion should be reduced or stopped.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
717 
WWAK73 PAFG 151148
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
348 AM AKDT Fri Jun 15 2018

AKZ222-151300-
/O.CAN.PAFG.SM.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180615T1500Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, 
North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
348 AM AKDT Fri Jun 15 2018

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has cancelled the Dense
Smoke Advisory. 



$$

AKZ226-160200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.180615T2300Z-180618T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
348 AM AKDT Fri Jun 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM AKDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATION...Alaska range passes.

* WINDS...South winds gusting to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Friday afternoon and remain 
  strong through Saturday morning. Winds will decrease some 
  during the day on Saturday then becoming strong again Saturday 
  evening and persist into Sunday. 

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.

&&

$$
523 
WWAK73 PAFG 152350
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
350 PM AKDT Fri Jun 15 2018

AKZ226-161400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-180618T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
350 PM AKDT Fri Jun 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...Near Alaska Range Passes.

* WINDS...South winds gusting to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue tonight diminishing for a
  few hours Saturday, then increasing Saturday night into Sunday. 

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.

&&

$$
481 
WWAK73 PAFG 160655
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1055 PM AKDT Fri Jun 15 2018

AKZ223-161500-
/O.EXA.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-180618T0200Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1055 PM AKDT Fri Jun 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM AKDT Sunday. 

* LOCATION...Isabel Pass north to Delta Junction.

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

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue tonight diminishing for a 
  few hours Saturday, then increasing Saturday night into 
  Sunday. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-161500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-180618T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1055 PM AKDT Fri Jun 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...Near Alaska Range Passes.

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

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue tonight diminishing for a 
  few hours Saturday, then increasing Saturday night into 
  Sunday. 

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.

&&

$$
017 
WWAK73 PAFG 161452
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
652 AM AKDT Sat Jun 16 2018

AKZ223-170000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-180618T0200Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
652 AM AKDT Sat Jun 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Isabel Pass north to Delta Junction.

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

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue tonight diminishing for a 
  few hours Saturday, then increasing Saturday night into 
  Sunday. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-170000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-180618T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
652 AM AKDT Sat Jun 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Near Alaska Range Passes.

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

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue tonight diminishing for a 
  few hours Saturday, then increasing Saturday night into 
  Sunday. 

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.

&&

$$
309 
WWAK73 PAFG 162152
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
152 PM AKDT Sat Jun 16 2018

AKZ223-171500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-180618T0200Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
152 PM AKDT Sat Jun 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Isabel Pass north to Delta Junction.

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

* TIMING...Strong winds will increase again tonight into Sunday.
  

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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-171500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-180618T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
152 PM AKDT Sat Jun 16 2018

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

* LOCATION...Near Alaska Range Passes.

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

* TIMING...Strong winds will increase again tonight into Sunday.
  

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.

&&

$$
974 
WWAK73 PAFG 170805
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1205 AM AKDT Sun Jun 17 2018

AKZ223-180000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-180619T1400Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1205 AM AKDT Sun Jun 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Isabel Pass north to Delta Junction.

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

* TIMING...Strong winds will peak Monday 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-180000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-180619T1400Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1205 AM AKDT Sun Jun 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Near Alaska Range Passes.

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

* TIMING...Strong winds will peak Monday 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.

&&

$$
426 
WWAK73 PAFG 172057
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1257 PM AKDT Sun Jun 17 2018

AKZ223-181400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-180619T1400Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1257 PM AKDT Sun Jun 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Isabel Pass north to Delta Junction.

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

* TIMING...Strong winds will peak Monday 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-181400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-180619T1400Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1257 PM AKDT Sun Jun 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Near Alaska Range Passes.

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

* TIMING...Strong winds will peak Monday 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.

&&

$$
240 
WWAK73 PAFG 180745
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1145 PM AKDT Sun Jun 17 2018

AKZ223-190000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-180619T1400Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1145 PM AKDT Sun Jun 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Isabel Pass north to Delta Junction.

* WINDS...South winds gusting to 65 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will peak Monday afternoon and 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-190000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-180619T1400Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1145 PM AKDT Sun Jun 17 2018

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

* LOCATION...Near Alaska Range Passes.

* WINDS...South winds gusting to 65 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will peak Monday afternoon and 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.

&&

$$
652 
WWAK73 PAFG 181759
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
959 AM AKDT Mon Jun 18 2018

AKZ226-190300-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-180619T1400Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0008.180618T1759Z-180619T0300Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
959 AM AKDT Mon Jun 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM AKDT this evening. The
Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...Near Alaska Range Passes.

* WINDS...South winds gusting to 80 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will peak this afternoon and early
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may damage buildings, knock down trees
  and tree limbs, as well as blow around unsecured objects. The
  strong winds will produce dangerous driving conditions for high
  profile vehicles.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ223-190300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-180619T1400Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
959 AM AKDT Mon Jun 18 2018

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

* LOCATION...Isabel Pass north to Delta Junction.

* WINDS...South winds gusting to 65 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will peak Monday afternoon and 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.

&&

$$
050 
WWAK73 PAFG 181827
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1027 AM AKDT Mon Jun 18 2018

AKZ223-190300-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-180619T1400Z/
/O.EXA.PAFG.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180619T0300Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1027 AM AKDT Mon Jun 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM AKDT this evening. The
Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* LOCATION...Isabel Pass north to Delta Junction.

* WINDS...South winds gusting to 80 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will peak this afternoon and early evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may damage buildings, knock down trees 
  and tree limbs, as well as blow around unsecured objects. The 
  strong winds will produce dangerous driving conditions for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ226-190300-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180619T0300Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1027 AM AKDT Mon Jun 18 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...Near Alaska Range Passes.

* WINDS...South winds gusting to 80 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will peak this afternoon and early 
  evening. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may damage buildings, knock down trees 
  and tree limbs, as well as blow around unsecured objects. The 
  strong winds will produce dangerous driving conditions for 
  high profile vehicles. 

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
Jun 14, 7:20 PM AKDTDense Smoke AdvisoryAFG8 hr
Jun 15, 3:19 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG25 hr

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