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Wind Advisory 39, NWS Fairbanks, AK

December 28, 2020

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Dec 28, 2020, 5:17 AM AKST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

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

The text

As transmitted.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 28, 4:17 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG11 hr
Dec 28, 10:16 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG13 hr

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Sources

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