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Wind Chill Advisory 4, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this wind chill advisory at Feb 7, 2021, 3:51 PM AKST. It took effect at Feb 8, 2021, 3:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 71 min.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 7, 2021, 3:51 PM AKST (00:51 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 8, 2021, 3:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Feb 8, 2021, 4:11 AM AKST
- In force
- 71 min
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
003 WWAK41 PAFC 080051 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 351 PM AKST Sun Feb 7 2021 AKZ131-081400- /O.NEW.PAFC.WC.Y.0004.210208T1200Z-210209T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 351 PM AKST Sun Feb 7 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO 9 AM AKST TUESDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to 9 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sustained winds up to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected early Monday morning. Wind chill values may rise above -40F Monday afternoon before dropping back below -40F Monday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
1 follow-up statement
456 WWAK41 PAFC 081311 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 411 AM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021 AKZ131-081415- /O.CAN.PAFC.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210209T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 411 AM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY FOR THOMPSON PASS IS CANCELLED... Temperatures are expected to remain too warm with the forecast winds for wind chills to reach criteria. Nevertheless, wind chills to 35 below are possible at times tonight, so precautions should still be taken to reduce skin exposure to the very cold conditions. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 3:22 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Feb 8, 3:35 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 8, 3:42 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Feb 8, 3:42 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 8, 3:42 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 8, 3:55 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Feb 8, 3:55 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 12 hr |
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Sources
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