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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Fairbanks, AK

August 30, 2020

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this high wind warning at Aug 30, 2020, 6:03 AM AKDT. It took effect at Aug 30, 2020, 12:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 30, 2020, 6:03 AM AKDT (14:03 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 30, 2020, 12:00 PM AKDT
Expired
Aug 31, 2020, 2:39 AM AKDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

786 
WWAK72 PAFG 301403
NPWWCZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
603 AM AKDT Sun Aug 30 2020

AKZ213-310200-
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0002.200830T2000Z-200831T0600Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, 
Teller, Wales, and Diomede
603 AM AKDT Sun Aug 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 mph gusting to 60 mph.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM AKDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ227-310200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-200831T0600Z/
Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of McGrath, Nikolai, Takotna, 
and Farewell Lake
603 AM AKDT Sun Aug 30 2020

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

* WHAT...Winds southeast 30 mph gusting to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Near passes in the Alaska Range.

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

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

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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
498 
WWAK72 PAFG 302252
NPWWCZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
252 PM AKDT Sun Aug 30 2020

AKZ213-311500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200831T1800Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, 
Teller, Wales, and Diomede
252 PM AKDT Sun Aug 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 mph gusting to 60 mph.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

AKZ227-311500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-200831T2000Z/
Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of McGrath, Nikolai, Takotna, 
and Farewell Lake
252 PM AKDT Sun Aug 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Winds southeast 30 mph gusting to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Near passes in the Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Until noon AKDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
370 
WWAK72 PAFG 311039
NPWWCZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
239 AM AKDT Mon Aug 31 2020

AKZ213-311145-
/O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200831T1800Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, 
Teller, Wales, and Diomede
239 AM AKDT Mon Aug 31 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ227-311145-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-200831T2000Z/
Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of McGrath, Nikolai, Takotna, 
and Farewell Lake
239 AM AKDT Mon Aug 31 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 30, 4:21 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG48 hr
Aug 30, 4:28 AM AKDTGale WarningAFG34 hr
Aug 30, 4:28 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG24 hr
Aug 30, 5:34 AM AKDTWind AdvisoryAFG21 hr

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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.