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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Feb 17, 2020, 3:01 AM AKST. It took effect at Feb 17, 2020, 6:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 23 hr.
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The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 17, 2020, 3:01 AM AKST (12:01 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 17, 2020, 6:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Feb 18, 2020, 5:09 AM AKST
- In force
- 23 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Fairbanks, AK
The text
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729 WWAK73 PAFG 171201 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 301 AM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020 AKZ225-180300- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0001.200217T1500Z-200219T0300Z/ Denali- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna 301 AM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Denali including the Parks highway. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ AKZ226-180300- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0001.200217T1500Z-200219T0300Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 301 AM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range including the Richardson highway. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ223-180300- /O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0002.200217T1500Z-200219T0300Z/ Deltana and Tanana Flats- Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake 301 AM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong south winds from Isabel Pass could mix northward to Delta Junction at times, causing gusty, erratic winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
2 follow-up statements
630 WWAK73 PAFG 172133 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1233 PM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020 AKZ225-181500- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200219T0300Z/ Denali- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna 1233 PM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Denali including the Parks highway. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ226-181500- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200219T0300Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 1233 PM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range including the Richardson highway. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be through mountain passes, including Isabel Pass north of Black Rapids. Heavy snowfall is expected along the Richardson Highway south of Black Rapids with 6 to 8 inches possible. 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. && $$ AKZ223-181500- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200219T0300Z/ Deltana and Tanana Flats- Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake 1233 PM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong south winds from Isabel Pass could mix northward to Delta Junction at times, causing gusty, erratic winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
379 WWAK73 PAFG 181409 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 509 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020 AKZ225-181515- /O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200219T0300Z/ Denali- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna 509 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ AKZ223-181515- /O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200219T0300Z/ Deltana and Tanana Flats- Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake 509 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ AKZ226-190245- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200219T0300Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 509 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 40 mph with gusts to 70 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range in Passes. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be in Isabell Pass from Black Rapids north. 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 3:32 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 27 hr | |
| Feb 17, 3:35 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFG | 27 hr | |
| Feb 17, 12:23 PM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFG | 40 hr |
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