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Wind Chill Advisory 2, NWS Anchorage, AK

January 31, 2021

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 30, 4:00 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC72 hr
Jan 30, 4:00 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC4 days
Jan 30, 4:00 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC72 hr
Jan 30, 4:03 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC60 hr
Jan 30, 4:03 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC71 hr
Jan 30, 4:03 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC71 hr
Jan 31, 3:52 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC48 hr
Jan 31, 3:52 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC72 hr
Jan 31, 3:52 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC72 hr
Jan 31, 3:59 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC36 hr

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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.