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Wind Chill Advisory 3, NWS Anchorage, AK

February 1, 2021

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this wind chill advisory at Feb 1, 2021, 4:05 AM AKST. It took effect at Feb 1, 2021, 6:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 52 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Feb 1, 2021, 4:05 AM AKST (13:05 UTC)
In effect from: Feb 1, 2021, 6:00 AM AKST
Expired: Feb 3, 2021, 10:00 AM AKST
In force: 52 hr
Issued by: NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

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

6 follow-up statements

345 
WWAK41 PAFC 020123
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
423 PM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021

AKZ141-145-020230-
/O.CAN.PAFC.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210202T2100Z/
Copper River Basin-Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, 
Slana, Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell
423 PM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased and will remain light tonight for both the
Copper River Basin and the Susitna Valley, so wind chills will 
only reach 30 to 35 below tonight.

$$

AKZ131-021430-
/O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210202T2100Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
423 PM AKST Mon Feb 1 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...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
  tonight. See the High Wind Warning for more details.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc

914 
WWAK41 PAFC 021244
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
344 AM AKST Tue Feb 2 2021

AKZ131-022100-
/O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210202T2100Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
344 AM AKST Tue Feb 2 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY FOR
THOMPSON PASS...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  45 below zero.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds have subsided but gusty
  winds are expected to continue this morning with gusts up to 50
  mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc

356 
WWAK41 PAFC 021916
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1016 AM AKST Tue Feb 2 2021

AKZ131-030200-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210203T0200Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
1016 AM AKST Tue Feb 2 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 50 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM AKST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will continue to gust to 50 mph
  through the afternoon before diminishing this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc

049 
WWAK41 PAFC 021917 CCA
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1017 AM AKST Tue Feb 2 2021

AKZ131-030200-
/O.COR.PAFC.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210203T0200Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
1017 AM AKST Tue Feb 2 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH THOMPSON PASS...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 50 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM AKST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will continue to gust to 50 mph
  through the afternoon before diminishing this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc

909 
WWAK41 PAFC 030026
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
326 PM AKST Tue Feb 2 2021

AKZ131-030900-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210203T0900Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
326 PM AKST Tue Feb 2 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT
FOR THOMPSON PASS...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  50 below zero.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will continue to gust to 40 mph
  through midnight and diminish after midnight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc

313 
WWAK41 PAFC 030842
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1142 PM AKST Tue Feb 2 2021

AKZ131-031900-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210203T1900Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
1142 PM AKST Tue Feb 2 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKST WEDNESDAY FOR
THOMPSON PASS...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will continue to gust to 40 mph 
  through midnight and diminish after midnight.

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	Lasted
Jan 31, 3:38 PM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	12 hr
Jan 31, 3:38 PM AKST	Heavy Freezing Spray Warning	AFC	72 hr
Jan 31, 4:06 PM AKST	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	36 hr
Jan 31, 4:08 PM AKST	High Wind Warning	AFC	30 hr
Jan 31, 9:14 PM AKST	Winter Weather Advisory	AFC	45 hr
Feb 1, 3:34 AM AKST	Gale Warning	AFC	48 hr
Feb 1, 3:34 AM AKST	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	5 days
Feb 1, 3:44 AM AKST	Small Craft Advisory	AFC	3 days
Feb 1, 3:44 AM AKST	Heavy Freezing Spray Warning	AFC	36 hr

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Sources

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