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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Mar 4, 2021, 3:04 PM AKST. It was in force for 6 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 4, 2021, 3:04 PM AKST (00:04 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 4, 2021, 8:34 PM AKST
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Fairbanks, AK
The text
As transmitted.
888 WWAK72 PAFG 050004 NPWWCZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 304 PM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021 AKZ217-050800- /O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0008.210305T0004Z-210305T0800Z/ Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys- Including the cities of Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk 304 PM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys. * WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure outdoor objects. && $$
1 follow-up statement
265 WWAK72 PAFG 050534 NPWWCZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 834 PM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021 AKZ217-051200- /O.UPG.PAFG.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210305T0800Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0001.210305T0534Z-210305T1200Z/ Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys- Including the cities of Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk 834 PM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT....Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph occuring. * WHERE...Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected near Shungnak. Blowing snow may reduce the visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means hazardous high winds are occurring or expected. Take precautions to protect life and prevent property damage. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 8:34 PM AKST | High Wind Warning | AFG | 6 hr | |
| Mar 5, 3:57 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 36 hr | |
| Mar 5, 4:05 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 23 hr | |
| Mar 5, 2:38 PM AKST | Winter Storm Watch | AFG | 13 hr |
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Sources
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