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Wind Chill Advisory 7, NWS Anchorage, AK

April 8, 2021

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this wind chill advisory at Apr 8, 2021, 3:49 PM AKDT. It took effect at Apr 9, 2021, 1:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for 27 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 8, 2021, 3:49 PM AKDT (23:49 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 9, 2021, 1:00 AM AKDT
Expired
Apr 10, 2021, 3:55 AM AKDT
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

194 
WWAK41 PAFC 082349
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
349 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021

AKZ141-091400-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WC.Y.0007.210409T0900Z-210410T1800Z/
Copper River Basin-
Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, 
and Slana
349 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM AKDT
SATURDAY FROM GLENNALLEN NORTH...

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

* WHERE...Copper River Basin from Glennallen north.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 10 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills to 50 below zero expected
  tonight around Paxson. Wind chills to 40 below are expected from
  Glennallen north Friday night. The winds will be tapering off
  Friday night as the coldest temperatures occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ145-091400-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WC.Y.0007.210409T0900Z-210409T2000Z/
Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell
349 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO NOON AKDT FRIDAY
THROUGH BROAD PASS...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Broad Pass.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to noon AKDT Friday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
3 follow-up statements
377 
WWAK41 PAFC 091211
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
411 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021

AKZ145-091315-
/O.CAN.PAFC.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210409T2000Z/
Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell
411 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED THROUGH BROAD PASS...

Wind chills will bottom out at 10 below to 20 below zero this
morning, then slowly rise as air temperatures warm during the 
day. North winds of 10 to 20 mph with local gusts to 30 mph will
persist through this afternoon before slowly diminishing tonight.


$$

AKZ141-100115-
/O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210410T1800Z/
Copper River Basin-
Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, 
and Slana
411 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT
SATURDAY NORTH OF GLENNALLEN...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40
  below zero.

* WHERE...North of Glennallen.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The lowest wind chill readings will be
  along the Alaska Range in Paxson and vicinity. Wind chills will
  rise to 10 to 20 below this afternoon, then drop back down
  tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
137 
WWAK41 PAFC 092218
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
218 PM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021

AKZ141-101130-
/O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210410T1800Z/
Copper River Basin-
Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, 
and Slana
218 PM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT
SATURDAY NORTH OF GLENNALLEN...

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

* WHERE...North of Glennallen.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Think about how reliable your vehicle is before travelling. Have
an emergency kit in your vehicle. Use caution while traveling 
outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
265 
WWAK41 PAFC 101155
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
355 AM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021

AKZ141-101300-
/O.CAN.PAFC.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210410T1800Z/
Copper River Basin-
Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, 
and Slana
355 AM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED NORTH OF GLENNALLEN...

Winds have lightened up or even become completely calm. While the
wind chill threat has passed, actual air temperatures over the
northern Copper River Basin will bottom out at 30 below to 35 
below zero this morning.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 7, 4:05 PM AKDTBlizzard WarningAFC42 hr
Apr 7, 4:09 PM AKDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC13 hr
Apr 7, 4:10 PM AKDTHigh Wind WarningAFC45 hr
Apr 8, 3:38 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC36 hr
Apr 8, 3:38 AM AKDTStorm WarningAFC12 hr
Apr 8, 4:17 AM AKDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC12 hr
Apr 8, 4:45 AM AKDTStorm WarningAFC23 hr
Apr 8, 4:45 AM AKDTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC35 hr
Apr 8, 3:47 PM AKDTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC24 hr
Apr 8, 3:55 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC48 hr
Apr 8, 3:55 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC24 hr

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Sources

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