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High Wind Watch 5, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this high wind watch at Oct 28, 2021, 3:00 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 28, 2021, 3:00 PM AKDT (23:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 30, 2021, 12:00 AM AKDT
- Expired
- Oct 29, 2021, 4:25 AM AKDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Fairbanks, AK
The text
As transmitted.
847 WWAK72 PAFG 282300 NPWWCZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 300 PM AKDT Thu Oct 28 2021 AKZ227-291600- /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.A.0005.211030T0800Z-211101T0800Z/ Upper Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of McGrath, Nikolai, Takotna, and Farewell Lake 300 PM AKDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds gusting to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Along the Alaska Range. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected Saturday and Saturday night. 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. && $$
1 follow-up statement
736 WWAK72 PAFG 291225 NPWWCZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 425 AM AKDT Fri Oct 29 2021 AKZ227-300200- /O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0005.211030T0800Z-211101T0800Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0006.211030T0800Z-211101T0800Z/ Upper Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of McGrath, Nikolai, Takotna, and Farewell Lake 425 AM AKDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT AKDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT....Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Along the Alaska Range. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight AKDT Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Winds could blow down trees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected on Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property damage. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 3:30 AM AKDT | Winter Storm Watch | AFG | 37 hr | |
| Oct 28, 3:57 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFG | 11 hr | |
| Oct 28, 3:10 PM AKDT | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFG | 14 hr | |
| Oct 28, 3:11 PM AKDT | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFG | 13 hr | |
| Oct 28, 3:14 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFG | 14 hr | |
| Oct 28, 3:14 PM AKDT | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFG | 14 hr | |
| Oct 28, 3:30 PM AKDT | Winter Weather Advisory | AFG | 48 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.