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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Fairbanks, AK

October 6, 2020

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Oct 6, 2020, 9:27 PM AKDT. It took effect at Oct 7, 2020, 6:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 6, 2020, 9:27 PM AKDT (05:27 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 7, 2020, 6:00 AM AKDT
Expired
Oct 7, 2020, 8:32 PM AKDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

004 
WWAK72 PAFG 070527
NPWWCZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
927 PM AKDT Tue Oct 6 2020

AKZ213-071415-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0006.201007T0800Z-201008T0200Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, 
Teller, Wales, and Diomede
927 PM AKDT Tue Oct 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

&&

$$

AKZ215-071415-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0021.201007T1400Z-201008T0600Z/
Lower Yukon Valley-
Including the cities of Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross, 
Shageluk, Anvik, and Flat
927 PM AKDT Tue Oct 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon Valley.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
234 
WWAK72 PAFG 070748 CCA
NPWWCZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1148 PM AKDT Tue Oct 6 2020

AKZ213-071415-
/O.COR.PAFG.HW.W.0006.201007T0800Z-201008T0200Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, 
Teller, Wales, and Diomede
1148 PM AKDT Tue Oct 6 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow objects around that could 
  damage buildings or cause injury to anyone outside. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ215-071415-
/O.COR.PAFG.WI.Y.0021.201007T1400Z-201008T0600Z/
Lower Yukon Valley-
Including the cities of Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross, 
Shageluk, Anvik, and Flat
1148 PM AKDT Tue Oct 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon Valley.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take precautions to protect life and prevent property
damage. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
774 
WWAK72 PAFG 071158
NPWWCZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
358 AM AKDT Wed Oct 7 2020

AKZ213-071900-
/O.EXT.PAFG.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201007T1900Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, 
Teller, Wales, and Diomede
358 AM AKDT Wed Oct 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM AKDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow objects around that could 
  damage buildings or cause injury to anyone outside.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ215-080200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0021.201007T1400Z-201008T0600Z/
Lower Yukon Valley-
Including the cities of Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross, 
Shageluk, Anvik, and Flat
358 AM AKDT Wed Oct 7 2020

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon Valley.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take precautions to protect life and prevent property damage.
Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
902 
WWAK72 PAFG 071845
NPWWCZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1045 AM AKDT Wed Oct 7 2020

AKZ213-071945-
/O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201007T1900Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, 
Teller, Wales, and Diomede
1045 AM AKDT Wed Oct 7 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to die down this afternoon.

$$

AKZ215-080600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201008T0600Z/
Lower Yukon Valley-
Including the cities of Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross, 
Shageluk, Anvik, and Flat
1045 AM AKDT Wed Oct 7 2020

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon Valley.

* 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.

&&

$$
924 
WWAK72 PAFG 080432
NPWWCZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
832 PM AKDT Wed Oct 7 2020

AKZ215-080545-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201008T0600Z/
Lower Yukon Valley-
Including the cities of Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross, 
Shageluk, Anvik, and Flat
832 PM AKDT Wed Oct 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
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Oct 7, 3:53 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG4 days
Oct 7, 3:55 AM AKDTGale WarningAFG24 hr

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