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High Wind Watch 4, NWS Fairbanks, AK

October 27, 2021

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this high wind watch at Oct 27, 2021, 2:32 PM AKDT. It took effect at Oct 30, 2021, 12:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 27, 2021, 2:32 PM AKDT (22:32 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 30, 2021, 12:00 AM AKDT
Expired
Oct 29, 2021, 4:19 AM AKDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

807 
WWAK73 PAFG 272232
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
232 PM AKDT Wed Oct 27 2021

AKZ223-281600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.A.0004.211030T0800Z-211031T2300Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
232 PM AKDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds gusting to 60 mph. 

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Lose objects could be blown away. Trees could blow
  down onto power lines and roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means hazardous high winds are expected.
Preparations should be made to prevent property damage.

&&

$$

AKZ225-281600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.A.0004.211030T0800Z-211031T2300Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
232 PM AKDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds gusting to 70 mph. 

* WHERE...Denali.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Lose objects could be blown away. Trees could blow
  down onto power lines and roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means hazardous high winds are expected.
Preparations should be made to prevent property damage.

&&

$$

AKZ226-281600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.A.0004.211030T0800Z-211031T2300Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
232 PM AKDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds gusting to 70 mph. 

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Lose objects could be blown away. Trees could blow
  down onto power lines and roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means hazardous high winds are expected.
Preparations should be made to prevent property damage.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
209 
WWAK73 PAFG 281135
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
335 AM AKDT Thu Oct 28 2021

AKZ223-290000-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0004.211030T0800Z-211031T2300Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
335 AM AKDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds gusting to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Lose objects could be blown away. Trees could blow 
  down onto power lines and roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means hazardous high winds are expected.
Preparations should be made to prevent property damage.

&&

$$

AKZ225-290000-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0004.211030T0800Z-211031T2300Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
335 AM AKDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds gusting to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Denali.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Lose objects could be blown away. Trees could blow 
  down onto power lines and roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means hazardous high winds are expected.
Preparations should be made to prevent property damage.

&&

$$

AKZ226-290000-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0004.211030T0800Z-211031T2300Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
335 AM AKDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds gusting to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Lose objects could be blown away. Trees could blow 
  down onto power lines and roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means hazardous high winds are expected.
Preparations should be made to prevent property damage.

&&

$$
861 
WWAK73 PAFG 282248
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
248 PM AKDT Thu Oct 28 2021

AKZ223-291600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.HW.A.0004.211030T0800Z-211101T0800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
248 PM AKDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds gusting to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Lose objects could be blown away. Trees could blow 
  down onto power lines and roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means hazardous high winds are expected.
Preparations should be made to prevent property damage.

&&

$$

AKZ225-291600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.HW.A.0004.211030T0800Z-211101T0800Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
248 PM AKDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds gusting to 80 mph.

* WHERE...Denali.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Lose objects could be blown away. Trees could blow 
  down onto power lines and roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means hazardous high winds are expected.
Preparations should be made to prevent property damage.

&&

$$

AKZ226-291600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.HW.A.0004.211030T0800Z-211101T0800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
248 PM AKDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds gusting to 80 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Lose objects could be blown away. Trees could blow 
  down onto power lines and roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means hazardous high winds are expected.
Preparations should be made to prevent property damage.

&&

$$
323 
WWAK73 PAFG 291219
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
419 AM AKDT Fri Oct 29 2021

AKZ223-300200-
/O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0004.211030T0800Z-211101T0800Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0005.211030T0800Z-211101T0800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
419 AM AKDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT
AKDT SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds gusting to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight AKDT Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Lose objects could be blown away. Trees could blow
  down onto power lines and roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected south of
  Delta Junction. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ225-300200-
/O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0004.211030T0800Z-211101T0800Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0005.211030T0800Z-211101T0800Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek,
and Kantishna
419 AM AKDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT
AKDT SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Denali.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight AKDT Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Lose objects could be blown away. Trees could blow
  down onto power lines and roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected on
  Saturday. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-300200-
/O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0004.211030T0800Z-211101T0800Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0005.211030T0800Z-211101T0800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
419 AM AKDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT
AKDT SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight AKDT Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Lose objects could be blown away. Trees could blow
  down onto power lines and roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected on
  Saturday. 

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 27, 2:25 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG50 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.