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Wind Advisory 36, NWS Fairbanks, AK

October 22, 2019

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Oct 22, 2019, 7:55 PM AKDT. It took effect at Oct 22, 2019, 8:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 43 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Oct 22, 2019, 7:55 PM AKDT (03:55 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 22, 2019, 8:00 PM AKDT
Expired
Oct 24, 2019, 3:05 PM AKDT
In force
43 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

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106 
WWAK73 PAFG 230355
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
755 PM AKDT Tue Oct 22 2019

AKZ226-231400-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0036.191023T0400Z-191024T1400Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
755 PM AKDT Tue Oct 22 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AKZ225-231400-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0036.191023T1400Z-191024T1400Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
755 PM AKDT Tue Oct 22 2019

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Alaska range passes.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
559 
WWAK73 PAFG 231334
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
534 AM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2019

AKZ226-240200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-191025T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
534 AM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AKZ225-240200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0036.191023T1400Z-191024T1400Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
534 AM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2019

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Alaska range passes.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
442 
WWAK73 PAFG 231721
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
921 AM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2019

AKZ223-241400-
/O.EXA.PAFG.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-191024T1400Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
921 AM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Near Delta Junction.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AKZ225-241400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-191024T1400Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
921 AM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2019

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Alaska Range passes.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AKZ226-241400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-191025T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
921 AM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2019

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
250 
WWAK73 PAFG 231935
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1135 AM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2019

AKZ219-240600-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-191024T0600Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including the cities of Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, 
Caribou Mountain, and Gobblers Knob
1135 AM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Summits along the Dalton Highway.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause reduced visibility
  at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AKZ220-240600-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-191024T0600Z/
Yukon Flats and Surrounding Uplands-
Including the cities of Fort Yukon, Venetie, Central, Circle, 
Stevens Village, Beaver, Chalkyitsik, Birch Creek, 
Circle Hot Springs, Eagle Summit, and Twelvemile Summit
1135 AM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Summits along the Dalton Highway.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause reduced visibility
  at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AKZ223-240600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-191024T1400Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1135 AM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2019

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

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Near Delta Junction.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AKZ225-240600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-191024T1400Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
1135 AM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2019

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Alaska Range Passes.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AKZ226-240600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-191025T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1135 AM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2019

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
733 
WWAK73 PAFG 240532
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
932 PM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2019

AKZ219-220-240645-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-191024T0600Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-Yukon Flats and Surrounding Uplands-
Including the cities of Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, 
Caribou Mountain, Gobblers Knob, Fort Yukon, Venetie, Central, 
Circle, Stevens Village, Beaver, Chalkyitsik, Birch Creek, 
Circle Hot Springs, Eagle Summit, and Twelvemile Summit
932 PM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ225-240645-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-191024T1400Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
932 PM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ223-241400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-191024T1400Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
932 PM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2019

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

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Near Delta Junction.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AKZ226-241400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-191025T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
932 PM AKDT Wed Oct 23 2019

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
798 
WWAK73 PAFG 241313
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
513 AM AKDT Thu Oct 24 2019

AKZ223-241415-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-191024T1400Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
513 AM AKDT Thu Oct 24 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Strong south winds will diminish this morning but will continue to
gust up to 40 mph south of Fort Greely to Isabel Pass.

$$

AKZ226-250200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-191025T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
513 AM AKDT Thu Oct 24 2019

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
340 
WWAK73 PAFG 242305
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
305 PM AKDT Thu Oct 24 2019

AKZ226-251400-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-191025T0200Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.A.0002.191027T0000Z-191028T0600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
305 PM AKDT Thu Oct 24 2019

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...From 4PM AKDT Saturday until 10 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

AKZ225-251400-
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.A.0002.191027T0000Z-191028T0600Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
305 PM AKDT Thu Oct 24 2019

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Denali.

* WHEN...From 4PM AKDT Saturday until 10 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

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 Oct 22, 3:14 PM AKDT, 4 hours 41 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 22, 3:14 PM AKDT, 4 hours 41 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
314 PM AKDT Tue Oct 22 2019

.DISCUSSION...
Strong winds are expected across the eastern Bering Sea and the
Southern Chukchi Sea on Wednesday as a strong low moves from the
north Pacific into Bristol Bay. This low will also cause winds to
increase across the Interior on Wednesday, especially in the
Tanana Valley near Delta Junction, in the Alaska Range. A front
associated with this low will bring precipitation to the Interior
late Wednesday into Thursday. This system will be our primary
concern for today.

The models are in better agreement the the strength and track of
the low as it moves from the north Pacific into Bristol Bay. We
opted to go primarily with the NAM solution as it better captures
some of the more detail of the winds in the Interior.

Central and Eastern Interior: Some light snow showers will persist
this evening over the Yukon Flats; however, we aren't expecting
much in the way of accumulation. Winds will pick up across the
Interior beginning late tonight as a strong low moves into Bristol
Bay, causing the pressure gradient to tighten up. By early
tomorrow morning a Tanana Valley Jet will develop bringing
easterly winds with gusts to 45 mph to the Delta Junction area
through much of the day. Gusty northeasterly winds will develop in
across much of the rest or the Interior. Gusts up to 35 mph are
possible on highway summits north of Fairbanks. Wednesday night
the Tanana Valley Jet winds will diminish as the gap winds in the
Alaska Range pick up. We expect wind gusts to around 45 mph
through Isabel Pass Wednesday night and Thursday. A front will
move north across the Interior Wednesday evening into Thursday.
For areas to the south of Fairbanks, no precipitation is expected
because of downslope winds off of the Alaska Range. North of
Fairbanks snow is expected. The precipitation forecast for
Fairbanks is more complex. Warm temperatures aloft favor the
precipitation being in the form of rain; however, there will
initially be a lot of dry air in the column that will need to be
overcome before the precipitation reaches the ground. There will
likely be enough dry air aloft to prevent most of the
precipitation from making it to the ground in Fairbanks; however,
we can't rule out a mixture of rain and snow showers in the
Fairbanks area. The ground in many places around Fairbanks is cold
enough that any liquid precipitation may freeze onto roadways;
however, any precipitation that does fall will be rather light.
North of the Fairbanks area 1 to 3 inches of snow is expected
Wednesday night into Thursday as this system moves north through
the area. A shortwave will move from west to east across the
Interior on Friday. This system looks to bring 1 to 3 inches of
snow as it moves through.

West Coast and Western Interior: A strong low will move out of
the north Pacific into Bristol Bay on Wednesday. This will cause
northerly winds to increase across the eastern Bering Sea early
Wednesday morning. Gusts up to 55 mph are expected for the Bering
Strait Coast and St. Lawrence Island by Wednesday afternoon and
evening. Elsewhere along the coast gusts up to 40 mph are
currently expected during this time period. Winds will die down on
Thursday as the low moves east into the Gulf of Alaska. Elevated
surf is possible for the north side of St. Lawrence Island as well
as on Diomede with this system. A front associated with low will
bring chances for snow to the western Interior as it moves north
Wednesday night. A shortwave digging to the southeast from the
Arctic will bring chances for snow to the western Interior
Thursday night. Snow amounts will range from 1 to 3 inches, with
the heaviest amounts east of Galena. The models are hinting at
another strong low moving into the Southern Bering late Friday
resulting in another round of strong winds for Saturday.

North Slope and Brooks Range: Light snow showers and areas of fog
are also expected at times along the coast through Wednesday.
Winds through Friday look to generally be light for most of the
area, although northerly gap winds will develop in the western
Brooks Range on Wednesday. A shortwave trough will bring increased
chances for snow for Friday and Saturday. A surface low associated
with this trough will will move east along the Arctic Coast late
Friday and Saturday and will produce a period of northwest winds
over a long fetch across the Chukchi Sea that will impact the
Chukchi Sea Coast. We will need to monitor closely potential for
elevated surf along the Western North Slope over the weekend. The
models are hinting that strong easterly winds will develop across
the coast for late Sunday into Monday.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...Elevated surf is possible
for the north side of St. Lawrence Island as well as Diomede
Wednesday into Wednesday night as a strong low moves from the
north Pacific into Bristol Bay. A strong low will move into the
southern Bering Sea on Saturday. This may bring coastal impacts
for the weekend; however, at the moment there is still a lot of
uncertainty in the exact details. A low pressure system will pass
to the north of Utqiagvik on late Friday and Saturday and will
produce northwest wind over a long fetch over the Chukchi Sea
that will impact the Western North Slope Coast late Friday and
Saturday. Will need to monitor closely for potential for elevated
surf.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Small Craft Advisory for PKZ200-PKZ210-PKZ220-PKZ225.

Gale Warning for PKZ200-PKZ210-PKZ220.
&&

OCT 19

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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.