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High Wind Watch 1, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this high wind watch at Jan 7, 2021, 1:46 PM AKST. It took effect at Jan 9, 2021, 12:00 AM AKST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 7, 2021, 1:46 PM AKST (22:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 9, 2021, 12:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Jan 8, 2021, 12:26 PM AKST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Fairbanks, AK
The text
As transmitted.
985 WWAK73 PAFG 072246 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 146 PM AKST Thu Jan 7 2021 AKZ226-081800- /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.A.0001.210109T0900Z-210109T2100Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 146 PM AKST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Near Isabel Pass. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong south winds are expected to develop late Friday night and continue through Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
2 follow-up statements
751 WWAK73 PAFG 081316 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 416 AM AKST Fri Jan 8 2021 AKZ226-090500- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0001.210109T0900Z-210109T2100Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 416 AM AKST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Near Isabel Pass. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong south winds are expected to develop late Friday night and continue through Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
029 WWAK73 PAFG 082126 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1226 PM AKST Fri Jan 8 2021 AKZ226-091600- /O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0001.210109T0900Z-210109T2100Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0002.210109T0900Z-210109T1800Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 1226 PM AKST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Near Isabel Pass. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 6:12 PM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFG | 11 hr | |
| Jan 7, 2:20 PM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 62 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.