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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Fairbanks, AK

February 17, 2020

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.

The area

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

As transmitted.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 17, 3:32 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG27 hr
Feb 17, 3:35 AM AKSTGale WarningAFG27 hr
Feb 17, 12:23 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG40 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.