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Wind Advisory 31, NWS Fairbanks, AK

August 31, 2019

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Aug 31, 2019, 1:37 PM AKDT. It took effect at Sep 1, 2019, 12:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 33 hr.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Aug 31, 2019, 1:37 PM AKDT (21:37 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 1, 2019, 12:00 PM AKDT
Expired
Sep 2, 2019, 8:37 PM AKDT
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

740 
WWAK73 PAFG 312137
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
137 PM AKDT Sat Aug 31 2019

AKZ223-011400-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.190901T2000Z-190903T0200Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
137 PM AKDT Sat Aug 31 2019

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

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

* LOCATION...From Delta Junction south.

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Sunday afternoon and continue
  into Monday.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ225-011400-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.190901T2000Z-190903T0200Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
137 PM AKDT Sat Aug 31 2019

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

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

* LOCATION...Alaska Range passes.

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

* TIMING...Winds will increase Sunday afternoon and continue
  into Monday.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-011400-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.190901T2000Z-190903T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
137 PM AKDT Sat Aug 31 2019

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

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

* LOCATION...Alaska Range passes.

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

* TIMING...Winds will increase Sunday afternoon and continue
  into Monday.

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
087 
WWAK73 PAFG 010819
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1219 AM AKDT Sun Sep 1 2019

AKZ223-020200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.190901T2000Z-190903T0200Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1219 AM AKDT Sun Sep 1 2019

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

* LOCATION...From Delta Junction south.

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Sunday afternoon and continue 
  into late 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.

&&

$$

AKZ225-020200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.190901T2000Z-190903T0200Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
1219 AM AKDT Sun Sep 1 2019

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

* LOCATION...Alaska Range passes.

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

* TIMING...Winds will increase Sunday afternoon and continue 
  into late 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-020200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.190901T2000Z-190903T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1219 AM AKDT Sun Sep 1 2019

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

* LOCATION...Alaska Range passes.

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

* TIMING...Winds will increase Sunday afternoon and continue 
  into late 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.

&&

$$
815 
WWAK73 PAFG 012212
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
212 PM AKDT Sun Sep 1 2019

AKZ223-021400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-190903T0200Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
212 PM AKDT Sun Sep 1 2019

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

* LOCATION...From Delta Junction south.

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue into late 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.

&&

$$

AKZ225-021400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-190903T0200Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
212 PM AKDT Sun Sep 1 2019

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

* LOCATION...Alaska Range passes.

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

* TIMING...Winds will continue into late 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-021400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-190903T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
212 PM AKDT Sun Sep 1 2019

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

* LOCATION...Alaska Range passes.

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

* TIMING...Winds will continue into late 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.

&&

$$
572 
WWAK73 PAFG 020912
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
112 AM AKDT Mon Sep 2 2019

AKZ225-030200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-190903T0800Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
112 AM AKDT Mon Sep 2 2019

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT...

* LOCATION...Alaska Range passes.

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

* TIMING...Winds will continue into late Monday 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-030200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-190903T0800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
112 AM AKDT Mon Sep 2 2019

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT...

* LOCATION...Alaska Range passes.

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

* TIMING...Winds will continue into late Monday 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.

&&

$$

AKZ223-030200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-190903T0200Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
112 AM AKDT Mon Sep 2 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...From Delta Junction south.

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue into late 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.

&&

$$
638 
WWAK73 PAFG 022105
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
105 PM AKDT Mon Sep 2 2019

AKZ223-030800-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-190903T0800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
105 PM AKDT Mon Sep 2 2019

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT...

* LOCATION...From Delta Junction south.

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Gusty winds will diminish in the 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.

&&

$$

AKZ225-031400-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-190903T1400Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
105 PM AKDT Mon Sep 2 2019

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

* LOCATION...Alaska Range passes.

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

* TIMING...Gusty winds will diminish 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-031400-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-190903T1400Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
105 PM AKDT Mon Sep 2 2019

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

* LOCATION...Alaska Range passes.

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

* TIMING...Gusty winds will diminish 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.

&&

$$
236 
WWAK73 PAFG 030437
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
837 PM AKDT Mon Sep 2 2019

AKZ225-226-030545-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-190903T1400Z/
Denali-Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, Kantishna, 
Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, 
Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
837 PM AKDT Mon Sep 2 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

South winds continue to slowly diminish through Alaska Range 
Passes and have fallen below advisory levels. However, gusts up to
40 mph will remain possible through Tuesday morning.

$$

AKZ223-030545-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-190903T0800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
837 PM AKDT Mon Sep 2 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

South winds will continue to slowly diminish throughout the 
night, however gusts to 40 mph will be possible into early Tuesday
morning from Delta Junction south.

$$

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 Aug 31, 12:52 AM AKDT, 12 hours 45 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 31, 12:52 AM AKDT, 12 hours 45 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1252 AM AKDT Sat Aug 31 2019

.DISCUSSION...
Delightful early fall weather over the Central and Eastern
Interior with mostly clear skies, light winds and mostly dry
conditions. Winds will increase through the Alaska Range Passes
Saturday night and Sunday as a strong Bering Sea low pushes north
out of the Aleutians into Bristol Bay that will bring a round of
heavy rain and strong winds over the West Coast and Western
Interior. Strong winds will develop over the North Slope Coast to
the east of Point Barrow this afternoon and will continue through
Sunday.

Interior...Relatively dry period will continue as high pressure
builds over the Interior through the weekend. There may be an
isolated rain shower or two over the eastern Interior on Saturday,
otherwise dry conditions through Sunday. High temperatures in the
mid to upper 60s through the weekend. Chinook conditions will
develop over the weekend for the Alaska Range on Sunday. Gusts to
50 mph are possible in the channeled areas. Upper level flow will
switch more southwesterly and shortwaves will start to enhance
shower activity for the Interior on Monday. Isolated thunderstorms
are possible as well for the Eastern Interior on Monday.

North Slope...Low stratus and occasional fog will diminish today
over the North Slope and Arctic Coast. High pressure moves north
of the Arctic Coast as a strong low moves north out of the
Aleutians into Bristol Bay late Saturday night into Sunday.
Strong winds will develop this afternoon along the North Slope
Coast to the east of Point Barrow. The strongest winds are
expected to develop Saturday night into Sunday with sustained
30-40 mph with gusts to 50 mph are possible along the eastern
Arctic Coast from Alpine to Kaktovik. Temperatures along the coast
expected to remain in the lower 40s going into the weekend.

West Coast...Stratus and occasional fog and isolated showers will
diminish this morning along the West Coast as strong offshore
winds develop Saturday night as the strong surface low moves into
Bristol Bay. Precipitation will begin to spread across the Yukon
Delta again by Sunday morning. Windy conditions with rain will
persist into next week. Temperatures trending up going into the
weekend, primarily in the upper 50s to low 60s.

Models...The 31/00z model suite initialized well against the 00z
surface analysis and verified well against the 06z surface
analysis. Models spread is minimal in the short range and
continues to be reasonable into the mid range as well as the
extended range.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...
Southerly winds 20-25 kt for Norton Sound Tuesday into Wednesday
will become southwest and could create some high surf issues and
wave runup on the beaches on south and west facing coasts as a
deep low moves north over St Lawrence Island.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
A ridge will continue to build over the Interior, expect
temperatures to into the middle 60s by the weekend. Conditions
will also become drier as widespread minimum RH reaches into the
lower 40s and areas along the eastern Alaska Range will dip into
the lower 30s percent. Chinook flow expected to develop going into
Saturday, with increasing winds through the passes. Gusts to 50
mph possible in the Alaska Range passes Sunday afternoon through
Monday.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
None.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Small Craft Advisory for PKZ230.
&&

CCC AUG 19

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 31, 3:04 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG23 hr
Aug 31, 1:55 PM AKDTGale WarningAFG62 hr
Aug 31, 1:56 PM AKDTGale WarningAFG47 hr
Aug 31, 1:57 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG8 days

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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.