Alert archive / Alaska / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Fairbanks, AK
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 4:21 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFG | 48 hr | |
| Aug 30, 4:28 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFG | 34 hr | |
| Aug 30, 4:28 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFG | 24 hr | |
| Aug 30, 5:34 AM AKDT | Wind Advisory | AFG | 21 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.