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Wind Advisory 39, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Dec 28, 2020, 5:17 AM AKST. It was in force for 9 hr.
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- Issued
- Dec 28, 2020, 5:17 AM AKST (14:17 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 28, 2020, 2:36 PM AKST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Fairbanks, AK
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939 WWAK73 PAFG 281417 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 517 AM AKST Mon Dec 28 2020 AKZ225-290000- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-201229T0300Z/ Denali- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna 517 AM AKST Mon Dec 28 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 50 mph with gusts to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Through Passes near Denali. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected along the Parks Highway from the Denali Park Entrance to Healy. 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. && $$ AKZ226-290000- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-201229T0300Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 517 AM AKST Mon Dec 28 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 50 mph with gusts to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Through Isabell Pass of the Eastern Alaska Range. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected along the Richardson Highway from Black Rapids to near Ft Greely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ223-290000- /O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.201228T1417Z-201229T0000Z/ Deltana and Tanana Flats- Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake 517 AM AKST Mon Dec 28 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast to south winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats south of Birch Lake. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. * 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. && $$
1 follow-up statement
805 WWAK73 PAFG 282336 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 236 PM AKST Mon Dec 28 2020 AKZ225-290045- /O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-201229T0300Z/ Denali- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna 236 PM AKST Mon Dec 28 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds are now decreasing. South winds will gust to 50 mph this evening through passes. $$ AKZ223-290045- /O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-201229T0000Z/ Deltana and Tanana Flats- Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake 236 PM AKST Mon Dec 28 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds are now decreasing. $$ AKZ226-290600- /O.EXT.PAFG.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-201229T0600Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 236 PM AKST Mon Dec 28 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds gusting 60 to 70 mph. * WHERE...Through Isabell Pass of the Eastern Alaska Range. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected along the Richardson Highway from Black Rapids to near Ft Greely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 4:17 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 11 hr | |
| Dec 28, 10:16 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFG | 13 hr |
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