Alert archive / Alaska / Wind Advisories in 2019

Wind Advisory 33, NWS Fairbanks, AK

September 10, 2019

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Sep 10, 2019, 1:14 PM AKDT. It took effect at Sep 11, 2019, 6:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 28 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 10, 2019, 1:14 PM AKDT (21:14 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 11, 2019, 6:00 PM AKDT
Expired
Sep 12, 2019, 9:45 PM AKDT
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

597 
WWAK73 PAFG 102114
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
114 PM AKDT Tue Sep 10 2019

AKZ225-111400-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.190912T0200Z-190913T0200Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
114 PM AKDT Tue Sep 10 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM AKDT
THURSDAY...

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

* LOCATION...Through the Passes.

* WINDS...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Wednesday evening and continue
  through the day Thursday. The strongest winds are expected to
  occur Thursday 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-111400-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.190912T0200Z-190913T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
114 PM AKDT Tue Sep 10 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM AKDT
THURSDAY...

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

* LOCATION...Through the Passes.

* WINDS...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Wednesday evening and continue
  through Thursday evening. The Strongest winds are expected to
  occur Thursday 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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
175 
WWAK73 PAFG 111144
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
344 AM AKDT Wed Sep 11 2019

AKZ225-120100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.190912T0200Z-190913T0200Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
344 AM AKDT Wed Sep 11 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
AKDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Through the Passes.

* WINDS...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Wednesday evening and continue 
  through the day Thursday. The strongest winds are expected to 
  occur Thursday 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-120100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.190912T0200Z-190913T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
344 AM AKDT Wed Sep 11 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
AKDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...Through the Passes.

* WINDS...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Wednesday evening and continue 
  through Thursday evening. The Strongest winds are expected to 
  occur Thursday 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.

&&

$$
357 
WWAK73 PAFG 111228
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
428 AM AKDT Wed Sep 11 2019

AKZ225-120100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.190912T0200Z-190913T0900Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
428 AM AKDT Wed Sep 11 2019

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
AKDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...Through the Passes.

* WINDS...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Wednesday evening and continue 
  through the day Thursday. The strongest winds are expected to 
  occur Thursday 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-120100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.190912T0200Z-190913T0900Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
428 AM AKDT Wed Sep 11 2019

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
AKDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATION...Through the Passes.

* WINDS...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Wednesday evening and continue 
  through Thursday evening. The Strongest winds are expected to 
  occur Thursday 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.

&&

$$
986 
WWAK73 PAFG 112105
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
105 PM AKDT Wed Sep 11 2019

AKZ225-120800-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.190912T0200Z-190913T0800Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
105 PM AKDT Wed Sep 11 2019

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT
AKDT THURSDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATION...Through the Passes.

* WINDS...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Wednesday evening and continue 
  through the day Thursday. The strongest winds are expected to 
  occur Thursday 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-120800-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.190912T0200Z-190913T0800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
105 PM AKDT Wed Sep 11 2019

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT
AKDT THURSDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATION...Through the Passes.

* WINDS...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Wednesday evening and continue 
  through Thursday evening. The Strongest winds are expected to 
  occur Thursday 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.

&&

$$
619 
WWAK73 PAFG 120528
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
928 PM AKDT Wed Sep 11 2019

AKZ225-121400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-190913T0800Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
928 PM AKDT Wed Sep 11 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* LOCATION...Through the Passes.

* WINDS...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Wednesday evening and continue 
  through the day Thursday. The strongest winds are expected to 
  occur Thursday 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-121400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-190913T0800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
928 PM AKDT Wed Sep 11 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* LOCATION...Through the Passes.

* WINDS...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Wednesday evening and continue 
  through Thursday evening. The Strongest winds are expected to 
  occur Thursday 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.

&&

$$
967 
WWAK73 PAFG 121234
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
434 AM AKDT Thu Sep 12 2019

AKZ225-130245-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-190913T0800Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
434 AM AKDT Thu Sep 12 2019

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

* LOCATION...Through the Passes.

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

* TIMING...Strong gusty winds will continue through this evening.
  Winds will decrease 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-130245-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-190913T0800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
434 AM AKDT Thu Sep 12 2019

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

* LOCATION...Through the Passes.

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

* TIMING...Strong gusty winds will continue through this evening.
  Winds will decrease 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.

&&

$$
294 
WWAK73 PAFG 122130
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
130 PM AKDT Thu Sep 12 2019

AKZ225-130800-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-190913T0800Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
130 PM AKDT Thu Sep 12 2019

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

* LOCATION...Through the Passes.

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

* TIMING...Strong gusty winds will continue through this 
  evening. Winds will decrease 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-130800-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-190913T0800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
130 PM AKDT Thu Sep 12 2019

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

* LOCATION...Through the Passes.

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

* TIMING...Strong gusty winds will continue through this 
  evening. Winds will decrease 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.

&&

$$
051 
WWAK73 PAFG 122259
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
259 PM AKDT Thu Sep 12 2019

AKZ223-130800-
/O.EXA.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-190913T0800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
259 PM AKDT Thu Sep 12 2019

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

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until midnight AKDT tonight. 

* LOCATION...from Delta Junction south.

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

* TIMING...Strong gusty winds will continue through this 
  evening. Winds will decrease 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.

&&

$$

AKZ225-130800-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-190913T0800Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
259 PM AKDT Thu Sep 12 2019

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

* LOCATION...Through the Passes.

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

* TIMING...Strong gusty winds will continue through this 
  evening. Winds will decrease 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-130800-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-190913T0800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
259 PM AKDT Thu Sep 12 2019

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

* LOCATION...Through the Passes.

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

* TIMING...Strong gusty winds will continue through this 
  evening. Winds will decrease 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.

&&

$$
563 
WWAK73 PAFG 130545
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
945 PM AKDT Thu Sep 12 2019

AKZ223-225-226-130645-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-190913T0800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-Denali-Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, Healy Lake, Healy, 
Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, Kantishna, Mentasta Lake, 
Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, 
and Mineral Lake
945 PM AKDT Thu Sep 12 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds have diminished.

$$

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 Sep 10, 1:06 PM AKDT, 8 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 10, 1:06 PM AKDT, 8 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
106 PM AKDT Tue Sep 10 2019

.SYNOPSIS...
Pleasant fall day over much of northern Alaska this evening with
partly cloudy skies and above normal temperature over the Central
and Eastern Interior and mostly cloudy skies elsewhere.

A strong low pressure system currently over the western Bering Sea
will continue to push east tonight into the Central Bering Sea
bringing Gale force winds to the marine areas south of the Bering
Strait and strong winds and heavy rains along the coast south of
the Bering Strait. In addition to the the strong winds, expect
high surf along the coast from Golovin to Nome. Additionally, gap
winds through the Alaska Range will increase tomorrow evening
and continue through Thursday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

Aloft, strong high pressure is currently over western Canada,
with a weak shortwave centered over Western Brooks Range. A few
showers are possible tonight over the western and central Interior
as the shortwave pushes east and north. A deep upper level low
will move into the eastern Bering Sea tomorrow morning and be
centered over St. Matthew Island Thursday afternoon. The bulk of
the energy from this system will move southeast into the Gulf of
Alaska going into the weekend. A weak ridge will build over
northeastern Alaska Thursday afternoon and persist into Friday.

At the surface, a weak low pressure system currently located over
the Bering Strait will continue to weaken tonight as it moves
north into the southern Chukchi Sea. A weak ridge of high pressure
currently over the Eastern Bering Sea will push rapidly north and
east tonight over the Western Interior and Central Brooks Range.
A 975 mb low currently Just east of the Kamchtka Peninsula will
move east into the Western Bering Sea tonight and into the Central
Bering Sea Wednesday as a 970 mb low. Models continue to differ
slightly on intensity and location of the central low past
tomorrow evening, but consensus is a front will bring heavy
precipitation to the West Coast tomorrow afternoon and strong
easterly winds will increase over St. Lawrence Island and the
Lower YK Delta Wednesday morning and will increase over Norton
Sound tomorrow afternoon and will remain strong into Thursday. The
low pressure will linger off the West Coast through Thursday
before weakening and moving into Bristol Bay Thursday night.

North Slope and Brooks Range....
Quiet conditions this continue across the Arctic Coast and Brooks
Range. Generally east flow expected for the next few days as high
pressure remains in place near Banks Island and as a deep low
pressure system moves into the Central Bering Sea. As the strong
low pressure moves over the Central Bering Sea, east winds will
increase along the North Slope with sustained winds to 25 mph.
Temperatures expected to decrease but still remain above average
going into late week.

Central and Eastern Interior...
Scattered showers over much of the interior this evening. Isolated
thunderstorms are expected this evening west of a McGrath to
Tanana to Bettles line as a weak shortwave moves north and east
over the Central Brooks Range. Winds in the higher terrain
expected to increase tomorrow afternoon due to the approaching low
off the West Coast. Gap winds through the Alaska Range will begin
to increase tomorrow evening with peak wind gusts to 50 mph by
Thursday morning. Wind Advisories have been issued for the Central
and Eastern Alaska Range. Slightly cooler temperatures expected
for the Interior for the next couple of days.

West Coast and Western Interior...
Scattered showers will dissipate tonight. A strong weather front
will begin to impact the West Coast with heavy rain and strong
winds tomorrow morning over St Lawrence Island and the Lower YK
Delta and by tomorrow afternoon over Norton Sound. Wind gusts to
55 mph are expected for St Lawrence Island and the Lower YK Delta
(especially along the Coast) and wind gusts to 45 mph are
expected elsehwere. Rain accumulations between 0.50 and 0.75
inches expected around Norton Sound, with localized amounts above
1.00 inch in the Nulato Hills region. High Surf Advisory is valid
for the beaches between Nome and Golovin due to the strong
southeast winds that will erode the beach and possibly damage the
Nome Council Road beginning tomorrow morning. Temperatures
expected to remain in the mid 50s for the next few days.

Models...
The 12z model suite initialized well against the 12z surface
analysis and verified well against the 18z surface analysis.
Model spread on todays model suite remains reasonable in through
the end of the week but displays considerable spread by the
weekend on the track and strength of the next storm system moving
northeast out of the Northern Pacific into the Western Bering
Sea.

&&

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...
Gale force winds expected to dissipate through Norton Sound by
Thursday morning. Therefore, high surf impacts expected to end at
this time as well.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Shower activity along the norther portions of the West Coast
will diminish tonight. The Wulik river has crested and continues
to drop, however many rivers in the Western Brooks range will
continue to run high through the end of the week. Precaution
should be taken in the lagoon area near Kivalina as flooding will
be possible where Wulik River empties into the lagoon.

A strong Bering Sea storm will cause rises on streams and rivers
in the Nulato Hills region as 0.50-0.75 inches are expected, with
localized amounts exceeding an inch in higher terrain.

&&

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

High Surf Advisory for AKZ211.

Small Craft Advisory for PKZ200.

Gale Warning for PKZ200-PKZ210.
&&

CCC SEP 19

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 10, 4:55 AM AKDTHigh Surf AdvisoryAFG55 hr
Sep 10, 5:21 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG9 hr
Sep 10, 2:06 PM AKDTGale WarningAFG50 hr
Sep 10, 2:06 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG25 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Alaska, 2019Every wind advisory in 2019

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.