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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this high wind watch at Apr 9, 2021, 1:50 PM AKDT. It took effect at Apr 11, 2021, 3:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for .
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The facts
- Issued
- Apr 9, 2021, 1:50 PM AKDT (21:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 11, 2021, 3:00 PM AKDT
- Expired
- Apr 10, 2021, 1:07 PM AKDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Fairbanks, AK
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912 WWAK73 PAFG 092150 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 150 PM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 AKZ226-101500- /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.A.0002.210411T1800Z-210413T0000Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 150 PM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at times. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$
2 follow-up statements
731 WWAK73 PAFG 101107 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 307 AM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021 AKZ225-110400- /O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0012.210411T1500Z-210412T1500Z/ Denali- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna 307 AM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM AKDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Denali. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at times. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ226-110400- /O.EXT.PAFG.HW.A.0002.210411T2300Z-210412T1800Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 307 AM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at times. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$
008 WWAK73 PAFG 102107 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 107 PM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021 AKZ226-111700- /O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0002.210411T2300Z-210412T1800Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0002.210411T1800Z-210412T1800Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 107 PM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 10 AM AKDT MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 10 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility at times. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 6:31 PM AKDT | Wind Advisory | AFG | 5 hr | |
| Apr 9, 2:18 AM AKDT | Winter Storm Watch | AFG | 25 hr | |
| Apr 9, 4:28 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFG | 34 hr | |
| Apr 9, 4:28 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFG | 10 hr | |
| Apr 9, 1:51 PM AKDT | Wind Chill Advisory | AFG | 13 hr | |
| Apr 9, 2:05 PM AKDT | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 24 hr | |
| Apr 9, 2:45 PM AKDT | Blizzard Warning | AFG | 67 hr | |
| Apr 9, 2:45 PM AKDT | Wind Chill Advisory | AFG | 13 hr | |
| Apr 9, 2:45 PM AKDT | Winter Storm Warning | AFG | 70 hr | |
| Apr 9, 2:45 PM AKDT | Winter Weather Advisory | AFG | 70 hr |
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