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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Fairbanks, AK

January 14, 2018

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Jan 14, 2018, 3:45 AM AKST. It took effect at Jan 15, 2018, 12:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 13 hr.

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Issued
Jan 14, 2018, 3:45 AM AKST (12:45 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 15, 2018, 12:00 AM AKST
Expired
Jan 15, 2018, 12:41 PM AKST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

474 
WWAK73 PAFG 141245
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
345 AM AKST Sun Jan 14 2018

AKZ226-142100-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-180115T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0007.180115T0900Z-180116T1500Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
345 AM AKST Sun Jan 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM AKST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 AM AKST
Tuesday. 

* LOCATION...Near Alaska Range passes west of the Tok Cutoff.

* WINDS...South gusting to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen after late tonight and persist
  through Tuesday night before weakening. The strongest winds will
  be 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.

&&

$$

AKZ225-141345-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-180115T2100Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
345 AM AKST Sun Jan 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

AKZ221-141345-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-180114T1500Z/
Central Interior-
Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, 
Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
345 AM AKST Sun Jan 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

AKZ219-142100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-180114T2100Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
345 AM AKST Sun Jan 14 2018

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

* LOCATION...Over hills, including Dalton Highway Summits.

* WINDS...East gusting to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will diminish late this morning.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility and 
  drifting snow will make travel difficult. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ223-142100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-180114T2100Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
345 AM AKST Sun Jan 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* LOCATION...Near Delta Junction.

* WINDS...East gusting to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will diminish late this 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
366 
WWAK73 PAFG 141911
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1011 AM AKST Sun Jan 14 2018

AKZ219-223-142015-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-180114T2100Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
Gobblers Knob, Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1011 AM AKST Sun Jan 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds will remain strong into the evening as they slowly diminish.

$$

AKZ226-151500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0007.180115T0900Z-180116T1500Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1011 AM AKST Sun Jan 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM
AKST TUESDAY...

* LOCATION...Near Alaska Range passes west of the Tok Cutoff.

* WINDS...South gusting around 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds increase near passes late this evening with the 
  strongest winds expected overnight, and 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.

&&

$$
675 
WWAK73 PAFG 151307
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
407 AM AKST Mon Jan 15 2018

AKZ226-160300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180116T1500Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
407 AM AKST Mon Jan 15 2018

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

* LOCATION...Near Alaska Range passes west of the Tok Cutoff.

* WINDS...South gusting around 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase near passes this morning, with the
  strongest winds expected late this morning and afternoon. Winds
  will dissipate after midnight. 

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.

&&

$$
169 
WWAK73 PAFG 152141
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1241 PM AKST Mon Jan 15 2018

AKZ226-152245-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180116T1500Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1241 PM AKST Mon Jan 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

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Sources

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