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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Fairbanks, AK

April 10, 2021

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this high wind warning at Apr 10, 2021, 1:07 PM AKDT. It took effect at Apr 11, 2021, 10:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 10, 2021, 1:07 PM AKDT (21:07 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 11, 2021, 10:00 AM AKDT
Expired
Apr 12, 2021, 3:42 AM AKDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

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008 
WWAK73 PAFG 102107
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
107 PM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021

AKZ226-111700-
/O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0002.210411T2300Z-210412T1800Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0002.210411T1800Z-210412T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
107 PM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 10 AM AKDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 10 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at
  times. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

AKZ225-111700-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0012.210411T1500Z-210412T1500Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
107 PM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM AKDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Denali.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at 
  times. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
934 
WWAK73 PAFG 110300
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
700 PM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021

AKZ226-111615-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0002.210411T1800Z-210412T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
700 PM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 10 AM
AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 10 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at
  times. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Avalanches could occur near steep terrain. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase during the day Sunday
  with the strongest winds Sunday night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

AKZ223-111615-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WI.Y.0012.210411T2000Z-210412T1800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
700 PM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 10 AM AKDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 10 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at 
  times. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase during the day Sunday
  with the strongest winds Sunday night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AKZ225-111615-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0012.210411T1500Z-210412T1500Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
700 PM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM AKDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...through passes near Denali.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at 
  times. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Avalanches could occur near steep terrain. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase during the day Sunday
  with the strongest winds Sunday night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
130 
WWAK73 PAFG 111130
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
330 AM AKDT Sun Apr 11 2021

AKZ226-120400-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0002.210411T1800Z-210412T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
330 AM AKDT Sun Apr 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 AM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 10 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at
  times. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow and blowing snow will
  reduce visibility at times from Trims Camp south beginning
  Sunday evening.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AKZ223-120400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0012.210411T2000Z-210412T1800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
330 AM AKDT Sun Apr 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 AM AKDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 10 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at
  times. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AKZ225-120400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0012.210411T1500Z-210412T1500Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
330 AM AKDT Sun Apr 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM
AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Through passes near Denali.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at
  times. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
013 
WWAK73 PAFG 112149
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
149 PM AKDT Sun Apr 11 2021

AKZ226-121600-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210412T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
149 PM AKDT Sun Apr 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph occurring.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at 
  times. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow and blowing snow will
  reduce visibility at times from Trims Camp south.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

AKZ223-121600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210412T1800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
149 PM AKDT Sun Apr 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph occurring.

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at
  times. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AKZ225-121500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210412T1500Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
149 PM AKDT Sun Apr 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph occurring.

* WHERE...Through passes near Denali.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at
  times. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
329 
WWAK73 PAFG 120323
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
723 PM AKDT Sun Apr 11 2021

AKZ226-121715-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210412T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
723 PM AKDT Sun Apr 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph occurring.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range through passes west of the Tok
  Cutoff..

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at
  times. Snow drifts will form. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow and blowing snow will
  reduce visibility at times from Trims Camp south.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

AKZ223-121715-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210412T1800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
723 PM AKDT Sun Apr 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph occurring.

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats near Delta Junction.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at
  times. Snow drifts will form. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AKZ225-121500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210412T1500Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
723 PM AKDT Sun Apr 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph occurring.

* WHERE...Through passes near Denali.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at
  times. Snow drifts will form. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
818 
WWAK73 PAFG 121142
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
342 AM AKDT Mon Apr 12 2021

AKZ226-130300-
/O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210412T1800Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.WI.Y.0012.210412T1200Z-210413T0300Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
342 AM AKDT Mon Apr 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph occurring.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at 
  times. Snow drifts will form. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow and blowing snow will 
  reduce visibility at times from Trims Camp south.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AKZ223-130000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210413T0000Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
342 AM AKDT Mon Apr 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph occurring.

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats near Delta Junction.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at
  times. Snow drifts will form. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AKZ225-130000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210413T0000Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
342 AM AKDT Mon Apr 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph occurring.

* WHERE...Through passes near Denali.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at
  times. Snow drifts will form. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 10, 3:07 AM AKDTWind AdvisoryAFG60 hr
Apr 10, 3:10 AM AKDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG60 hr
Apr 10, 3:23 AM AKDTWinter Storm WatchAFG10 hr
Apr 10, 2:11 PM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG12 hr
Apr 10, 2:11 PM AKDTGale WarningAFG36 hr
Apr 10, 2:11 PM AKDTStorm WarningAFG25 hr
Apr 10, 2:14 PM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG25 hr

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Sources

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