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Wind Chill Warning 10, NWS Fairbanks, AK

April 8, 2021

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind chill warning at Apr 8, 2021, 1:52 PM AKDT. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Apr 8, 2021, 1:52 PM AKDT (21:52 UTC)
Expired
Apr 9, 2021, 11:14 AM AKDT
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

752 
WWAK41 PAFG 082152
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
152 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021

AKZ206-091500-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-210409T2000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WC.W.0010.210408T2152Z-210409T2000Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
152 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT FRIDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Expect wind 
  chills as cold as 65 below zero. The dangerously
  cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes
  to exposed skin. 

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Now to noon Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause reductions in
  visibility at times

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ201-202-082300-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210409T0200Z/
Western Arctic Coast-Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, Cape Lisburne, 
Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
152 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions have improved.

$$

AKZ203-091500-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WC.Y.0036.210408T2152Z-210409T2000Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
152 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills as
  cold as 55 below zero. The cold wind chills will cause 
  frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Now to noon Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ204-091500-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WC.Y.0036.210408T2152Z-210409T2000Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
152 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills as
  cold as 55 below zero. The cold wind chills will cause 
  frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin.
 
* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Now to noon Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$
3 follow-up statements
813 
WWAK41 PAFG 090201
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
601 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021

AKZ206-091500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210409T2000Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
601 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills 60 to 75 below occuring. 
  The dangerously cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as 
  little as 10 minutes to exposed skin.

* WHERE...In passes of the Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until noon Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North winds gusting 30 to 40 mph through
  passes is causing wind chills to 75 below. Blowing snow will
  cause low visibility at times. Atigun Pass and Anaktuvuk Pass
  now have these strong winds, dangerous wind chills and blowing
  snow. Conditions will improve Friday afternoon as winds
  decrease. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ203-091500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210409T2000Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
601 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills to 55 below occuring. The cold 
  wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to 
  exposed skin.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ204-091500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210409T2000Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
601 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills to 55 below occuring. The cold wind
  chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to
  exposed skin.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$
910 
WWAK41 PAFG 090810
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1210 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021


AKZ206-092000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210409T2000Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
1210 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills 60 to 75 below occuring. 
  The dangerously cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as 
  little as 10 minutes to exposed skin.

* WHERE...In passes of the Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until noon Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North winds gusting 30 to 40 mph through
  passes is causing wind chills to 75 below. Blowing snow will
  cause low visibility at times. Atigun Pass and Anaktuvuk Pass
  now have these strong winds, dangerous wind chills and blowing
  snow. Conditions will improve this afternoon as winds decrease.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ203-092000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210409T2000Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
1210 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills to 55 below occuring. The cold 
  wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to 
  exposed skin.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon Friday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ204-092000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210409T2000Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
1210 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills to 55 below occuring. The cold 
  wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to 
  exposed skin.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon Friday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$
308 
WWAK41 PAFG 091914
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1114 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021

AKZ206-092015-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WC.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210409T2000Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
1114 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ203-100000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210410T0000Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
1114 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills to 55 below occuring. The cold 
  wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to 
  exposed skin.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ204-100000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210410T0000Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
1114 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills to 55 below occuring. The cold 
  wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to 
  exposed skin.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN....Until 4 PM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 7, 8:15 PM AKDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG18 hr
Apr 8, 4:26 AM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG24 hr
Apr 8, 1:52 PM AKDTWind Chill AdvisoryAFG34 hr
Apr 8, 2:06 PM AKDTWind Chill WarningAFG21 hr
Apr 8, 2:06 PM AKDTWind Chill AdvisoryAFG21 hr
Apr 8, 2:29 PM AKDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG20 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.