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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Fairbanks, AK

September 4, 2020

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this high wind watch at Sep 4, 2020, 3:46 PM AKDT. It took effect at Sep 6, 2020, 7:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Sep 4, 2020, 3:46 PM AKDT (23:46 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 6, 2020, 7:00 PM AKDT
Expired
Sep 6, 2020, 5:44 AM AKDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

606 
WWAK73 PAFG 042346
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 PM AKDT Fri Sep 4 2020

AKZ225-050800-
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.A.0002.200907T0300Z-200908T0000Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
346 PM AKDT Fri Sep 4 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Denali northward to Healy.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-050800-
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.A.0002.200907T0300Z-200908T0000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
346 PM AKDT Fri Sep 4 2020

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

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range, mainly Isabel Pass north of Black
  Rapids.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
868 
WWAK73 PAFG 050543
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
943 PM AKDT Fri Sep 4 2020

AKZ225-051400-
/O.EXT.PAFG.HW.A.0002.200907T0300Z-200908T0200Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
943 PM AKDT Fri Sep 4 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Denali northward to Healy.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-051400-
/O.EXT.PAFG.HW.A.0002.200907T0300Z-200908T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
943 PM AKDT Fri Sep 4 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range, mainly Isabel Pass north of 
  Black Rapids.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$
469 
WWAK73 PAFG 051307
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
507 AM AKDT Sat Sep 5 2020

AKZ225-060200-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0002.200907T0300Z-200908T0200Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
507 AM AKDT Sat Sep 5 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Denali northward to Healy.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-060200-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0002.200907T0300Z-200908T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
507 AM AKDT Sat Sep 5 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range, mainly Isabel Pass north of 
  Black Rapids.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$
085 
WWAK73 PAFG 052105
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
105 PM AKDT Sat Sep 5 2020

AKZ225-061400-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0002.200907T0300Z-200908T0200Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
105 PM AKDT Sat Sep 5 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-061400-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0002.200907T0300Z-200908T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
105 PM AKDT Sat Sep 5 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  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.

&&

$$
530 
WWAK73 PAFG 061344
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
544 AM AKDT Sun Sep 6 2020

AKZ223-061800-
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0003.200907T0600Z-200908T0300Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.FG.Y.0010.200906T1344Z-200906T1800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
544 AM AKDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile
  or less in dense fog. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 40
  to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. 

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats. For the High Wind Warning, 
  the strongest winds are expected along the Richardson Highway 
  from Delta Junction south. 

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM AKDT this
  morning. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 
  7 PM AKDT Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility
  this morning. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Travel will 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.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

AKZ225-061800-
/O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0002.200907T0300Z-200908T0200Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0003.200907T0300Z-200908T0300Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
544 AM AKDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Travel will 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-061800-
/O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0002.200907T0300Z-200908T0200Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0003.200907T0300Z-200908T0900Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
544 AM AKDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
AKDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM AKDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Travel will 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.

&&

$$

AKZ224-061800-
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.A.0004.200907T1400Z-200908T0900Z/
Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country-
Including the cities of Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, 
Alcan, Chicken, and Boundary
544 AM AKDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Along the Alaska Highway from Tanacross west. 

* WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 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 high wind watch 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 high wind watch went out at Sep 4, 5:52 AM AKDT, 9 hours 54 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 4, 5:52 AM AKDT, 9 hours 54 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
552 AM AKDT Fri Sep 4 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
Cool and wet today before drier and slighter warmer conditions for
Saturday and Sunday south of the Brooks Range. The next system to
watch is a strong storm with remnant typhoon energy that will
enter the Y-K Delta region Sunday into Monday. This will then
bring more rainfall from the West Coast to the Interior. Scattered
to numerous showers are occurring for the Seward Peninsula and
southern Interior and will decrease in probability into tonight. A
slight chance of thunderstorms will be confined to the upper Yukon
Valley. Fog and low stratus is currently impacting the Arctic
Coast this morning. Dense fog is possible for the eastern Arctic
Coast from Alpine to Barter Island until the later morning hours.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Overall, models are in pretty good agreement on major features in
the short term until a strong low pressure system that will
consist of remnants of Typhoon Maysak approaches the southern
Bering Sea Sunday morning. Differences occur on track and speed.
04/00z NAM and GFS are a little more in line than the 03/12z
ECMWF, which positions the center a little more west. The impacts,
however, will be similar to the previous system that had a
similar track. NE gusts from the Bering Strait south and rainfall
from the West Coast to the Interior. These conditions will begin
early Sunday in the Y-K Delta region. Southerly gap winds near
advisory level will be likely again in the Alaska Range Passes.

The persistent upper level low and associated surface low near
the Seward Peninsula will track north and north east today
eventually bringing an end to the showers in NW Alaska. Another
upper level low and associated surface low just east of Seward in
Southcentral Alaska, which has been the source for the Interior's
precipitation, will make it's track east today into the Yukon. A
ridge of high pressure will build in behind it bringing much of
the state drier and slightly warmer conditions for the weekend.

Central and Eastern Interior...
Scattered to numerous showers today will decrease in coverage
into tomorrow. Light snow possible above 4000-5000 feet in the
Alaska Range through Saturday. Isolated thunderstorms are possible
today from Beaver to the ALCAN border and south to Eagle. Clearer
and drier conditions are expected Saturday and Sunday. Strong
winds are expected to develop in the Alaska Range on Sunday. Wet
and cooler conditions will once again return Monday and into next
week.

North Slope and Arctic Coast...
Easterly winds are supporting low stratus and fog along the
coast. Patches of dense fog is being observed from the general
area of Alpine to Barter Island. These conditions will return
tonight before winds decrease and turn more onshore on Saturday.
Scattered to numerous rain and snow showers in the Eastern Brooks
Range is expected today, therefore, light snow accumulation
possible above 3000 feet through Saturday. This includes Atigun
Pass. Temperatures will generally be cooler in the Range the next
couple of days, but will be trending warmer for the North Slope
and coastal areas before turning cooler after the weekend.

West Coast and Western Interior...
Lingering rain showers will begin to dissipate along the coast
today as the low that has persistently been over the Seward
Peninsula finally tracks north. A slight warming and drying trend
will occur for the weekend. Winds will begin to increase out of
the NE Sunday morning from the Bering Straight south as a strong
storm moves into the Bering. Rain will return and enter the Y-K
Delta region later in the day on Sunday.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...
NE winds 20-30kt across West Coast Sunday and Monday will cause
slightly elevated surf along north and west facing shores.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Isolated thunderstorms possible today from Beaver to the ALCAN
border and south to Eagle. Cool and wet conditions will continue
for much of Northern Alaska into Saturday with drier and slightly
warmer temperatures for the weekend due to a ridge of high
pressure and downsloping off of the Alaska Range ahead of a strong
storm that will move into the SE Bering Sea. More rainfall
expected with this system for the West Coast into the Interior
early next week. Temperatures will then cool and the area will
remain in a wet pattern for next week.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Through tonight, expect another 0.25 to 0.50 inch of rain from the
Steese Highway to Eagle and south to the eastern Alaska Range. As
well as south of Ruby up to Manley Hot Springs. Slight rises are
expected to continue for Interior rivers and streams through the
weekend, but no flooding is expected at this time. However, more
rainfall is anticipated as a strong low pressure system with ample
moisture will begin to impact the West Coast and Interior Sunday
into Monday. Expect more rises on rivers and streams in this
region.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Small Craft Advisory for PKZ220.
&&

KS SEP 20

The office that day

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

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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.