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Wind Advisory 26, NWS Fairbanks, AK

October 20, 2021

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Oct 20, 2021, 12:34 PM AKDT. It took effect at Oct 21, 2021, 6:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 20, 2021, 12:34 PM AKDT (20:34 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 21, 2021, 6:00 AM AKDT
Expired
Oct 21, 2021, 9:17 PM AKDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

092 
WWAK73 PAFG 202034
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1234 PM AKDT Wed Oct 20 2021

AKZ226-211400-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0026.211021T1400Z-211022T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1234 PM AKDT Wed Oct 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph expected with gusts to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty south winds will develop Thursday
  morning and continue into Thursday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
032 
WWAK73 PAFG 211132
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
332 AM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021

AKZ226-220200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0026.211021T1400Z-211022T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
332 AM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph expected with gusts to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
997 
WWAK73 PAFG 211740
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
940 AM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021

AKZ224-212000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.FG.Y.0004.211021T1740Z-211021T2000Z/
Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country-
Including the cities of Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, 
Alcan, Chicken, and Boundary
940 AM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country.

* WHEN...Until noon AKDT today.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

AKZ226-220200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211022T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
940 AM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph expected with gusts to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AKDT today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
736 
WWAK73 PAFG 211949
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1149 AM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021

AKZ224-212100-
/O.CAN.PAFG.FG.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-211021T2000Z/
Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country-
Including the cities of Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, 
Alcan, Chicken, and Boundary
1149 AM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Visibility has improved above a quarter of a mile, however areas
of fog persist. 

$$

AKZ226-220200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211022T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1149 AM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph expected with gusts to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AKDT today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
639 
WWAK73 PAFG 220139
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
539 PM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021

AKZ226-220600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211022T0600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
539 PM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph expected with gusts to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
273 
WWAK73 PAFG 220517
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
917 PM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021

AKZ226-220630-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-211022T0600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, 
Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
917 PM AKDT Thu Oct 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to die down this evening.

$$

The office that day

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Sources

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