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Wind Chill Advisory 2, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this wind chill advisory at Jan 31, 2021, 9:46 AM AKST. It took effect at Jan 31, 2021, 9:42 PM AKST. It was in force for 6 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2021, 9:46 AM AKST (18:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 31, 2021, 9:42 PM AKST
- Expired
- Feb 1, 2021, 4:05 AM AKST
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
296 WWAK41 PAFC 311846 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 946 AM AKST Sun Jan 31 2021 AKZ131-011515- /O.NEW.PAFC.WC.Y.0002.210201T0900Z-210202T2100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 946 AM AKST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON AKST TUESDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ145-011515- /O.NEW.PAFC.WC.Y.0002.210201T0900Z-210202T2100Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 946 AM AKST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON AKST TUESDAY NORTH OF TALKEETNA... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills of 35 to 40 below zero. * WHERE...North of Talkeetna. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills may moderate some briefly with slightly warming ambient air temperatures Monday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
2 follow-up statements
214 WWAK41 PAFC 010642 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 942 PM AKST Sun Jan 31 2021 AKZ141-011945- /O.EXB.PAFC.WC.Y.0002.210201T0642Z-210202T2100Z/ Copper River Basin- Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, and Slana 942 PM AKST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TUESDAY NORTH OF GLENNALLEN... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 55 below zero. * WHERE...Copper River Basin north of Glennallen. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills may moderate some briefly with slightly warming ambient air temperatures Monday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ131-011945- /O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0002.210201T0900Z-210202T2100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 942 PM AKST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TUESDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting up to 75 mph expected through Monday night. See the High Wind Warning for more details. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ145-011945- /O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0002.210201T0900Z-210202T2100Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 942 PM AKST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TUESDAY NORTH OF TALKEETNA... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills of 35 to 40 below zero. * WHERE...North of Talkeetna. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills may moderate some briefly with slightly warming ambient air temperatures Monday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
576 WWAK41 PAFC 011305 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 405 AM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021 AKZ131-020230- /O.CAN.PAFC.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T2100Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.WC.Y.0003.210201T1500Z-210202T2100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 405 AM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TUESDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting up to 75 mph expected through Monday night. See the High Wind Warning for more details. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ141-020230- /O.CAN.PAFC.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T2100Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.WC.Y.0003.210201T1500Z-210202T2100Z/ Copper River Basin- Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, and Slana 405 AM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TUESDAY NORTH OF GLENNALLEN... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Copper River Basin. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will moderate some with warming ambient air temperatures Monday afternoon then drop again after sunset. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ145-020230- /O.CAN.PAFC.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T2100Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.WC.Y.0003.210201T1500Z-210202T2100Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 405 AM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TUESDAY NORTH OF TALKEETNA... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...North of Talkeetna. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will moderate some with warming ambient air temperatures Monday afternoon then drop again after sunset. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
The office that day
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 4:00 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 72 hr | |
| Jan 30, 4:00 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 4 days | |
| Jan 30, 4:00 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 72 hr | |
| Jan 30, 4:03 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Jan 30, 4:03 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 71 hr | |
| Jan 30, 4:03 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 71 hr | |
| Jan 31, 3:52 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Jan 31, 3:52 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 72 hr | |
| Jan 31, 3:52 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 72 hr | |
| Jan 31, 3:59 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 36 hr |
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