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Wind Chill Advisory 21, NWS Fairbanks, AK

February 11, 2020

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind chill advisory at Feb 11, 2020, 3:36 AM AKST. It was in force for 48 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 11, 2020, 3:36 AM AKST (12:36 UTC)
Expired
Feb 13, 2020, 3:15 AM AKST
In force
48 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

357 
WWAK41 PAFG 111236
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
336 AM AKST Tue Feb 11 2020

AKZ204-112100-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-200212T0300Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WC.Y.0021.200211T1236Z-200212T1500Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
336 AM AKST Tue Feb 11 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will
  cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin.
  Expect wind chills as cold as 55 below zero.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Now to 6 AM Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ203-112100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200212T1500Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
336 AM AKST Tue Feb 11 2020

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 55 
  below zero to 70 below zero.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Now to 6 AM Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ206-112100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-200211T2100Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
336 AM AKST Tue Feb 11 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities and slick roadways to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times. Winds gusting as high as 25 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range, mainly near passes.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero
  will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin.
  
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that 
visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow 
around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. The 
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
6 follow-up statements
111 
WWAK41 PAFG 112035
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1135 AM AKST Tue Feb 11 2020


AKZ206-112145-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-200211T2100Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
1135 AM AKST Tue Feb 11 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished and blowing snow is no longer expected to
create significant visibility restrictions. Roadways may still be
slick and very cold temperatures will persist through much of the
week.

$$

AKZ203-121500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200212T1500Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
1135 AM AKST Tue Feb 11 2020

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 55 
  below zero to 70 below zero.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Now to 6 AM Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ204-121500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200212T1500Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
1135 AM AKST Tue Feb 11 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed 
  skin. Expect wind chills as cold as 55 below zero.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Now to 6 AM Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$
155 
WWAK41 PAFG 120434
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
734 PM AKST Tue Feb 11 2020


AKZ203-121500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200213T0300Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
734 PM AKST Tue Feb 11 2020

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 55 
  below zero to 70 below zero.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Now to 6 PM Wednesday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ204-121500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200213T0300Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
734 PM AKST Tue Feb 11 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed 
  skin. Expect wind chills as cold as 55 below zero.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Now to 6 PM Wednesday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$
137 
WWAK41 PAFG 121200
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
300 AM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020

AKZ203-130300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200213T0300Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
300 AM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 55 
  below zero to 70 below zero.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Now to 6 PM Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ204-130300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200213T0300Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
300 AM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed 
  skin. Expect wind chills as cold as 50 to 60 below zero.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Now to 6 PM Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$
730 
WWAK41 PAFG 122327
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
227 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020

AKZ203-130600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200213T0600Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
227 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 55 
  below zero to 70 below zero.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Now to 9 PM this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ204-130600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200213T0600Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
227 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed 
  skin. Expect wind chills as cold as 50 to 60 below zero.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Now to 9 PM this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$
468 
WWAK41 PAFG 130541
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
841 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020


AKZ203-131500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200213T1500Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
841 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 55 
  below zero to 70 below zero.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Now to 6 AM Thursday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ204-131500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200213T1500Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
841 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed 
  skin. Expect wind chills as cold as 50 to 60 below zero.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Now to 6 AM Thursday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$
018 
WWAK41 PAFG 131215
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
315 AM AKST Thu Feb 13 2020

AKZ203-131315-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WC.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200213T1500Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
315 AM AKST Thu Feb 13 2020

...WIND CHILL WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ204-131315-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200213T1500Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
315 AM AKST Thu Feb 13 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ201-140300-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WC.W.0008.200214T0000Z-200215T0900Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
315 AM AKST Thu Feb 13 2020

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT AKST FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills
  to range from 50 below to 70 below zero.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...3 PM this afternoon to midnight Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and coldest wind
  chills are expected near Point Lay early Friday. East winds 
  could gust to 35 mph at times. The dangerously cold wind chills 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 10, 11:20 PM AKSTWind Chill WarningAFG52 hr
Feb 11, 3:23 AM AKSTWind Chill AdvisoryAFG48 hr
Feb 11, 3:40 AM AKSTWind Chill AdvisoryAFG23 hr
Feb 11, 2:44 PM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG4 days

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Sources

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