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High Wind Warning 9, NWS Fairbanks, AK

September 7, 2022

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this high wind warning at Sep 7, 2022, 10:15 AM AKDT. It took effect at Sep 8, 2022, 4:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for 26 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 7, 2022, 10:15 AM AKDT (18:15 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 8, 2022, 4:00 AM AKDT
Expired
Sep 9, 2022, 5:48 AM AKDT
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

158 
WWAK73 PAFG 071815
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1015 AM AKDT Wed Sep 7 2022

AKZ223-081500-
/O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0005.220908T1200Z-220910T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0009.220908T1200Z-220910T0000Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1015 AM AKDT Wed Sep 7 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 45 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...From Delta Junction south.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ225-081500-
/O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0005.220908T1200Z-220910T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0009.220908T1200Z-220910T0000Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Cantwell, 
Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
1015 AM AKDT Wed Sep 7 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 45 to 50 mph with gusts to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Denali near Healy.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-081500-
/O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0005.220908T1200Z-220910T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0009.220908T1200Z-220910T0000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1015 AM AKDT Wed Sep 7 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 45 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ222-081500-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0025.220908T1200Z-220909T1500Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including the cities of Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, 
Ester, North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
1015 AM AKDT Wed Sep 7 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM AKDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Middle Tanana Valley.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 7 AM AKDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur across
  summits north of Fairbanks, such as Cleary Summit, Murphy Dome,
  and Eagle Summit where gusts to 40 mph are possible Thursday. In
  the Fairbanks Area, peak gusts will top out to around 30 mph
  during Thursday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
923 
WWAK73 PAFG 081326
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
526 AM AKDT Thu Sep 8 2022

AKZ225-090100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220909T1800Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Cantwell, 
Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
526 AM AKDT Thu Sep 8 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 50 mph with gusts to 75 mph.

* WHERE...near Healy.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects could 
  blow away.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected today into
  tonight. Winds will decrease Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. 

&&

$$

AKZ223-090100-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220910T0000Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
526 AM AKDT Thu Sep 8 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 50 mph with gusts 60 to 70 mph.

* WHERE...From Delta Junction south.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects could 
  blow away.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected this
  afternoon through tonight. Winds will decrease Friday afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-090100-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220910T0000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
526 AM AKDT Thu Sep 8 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 50 mph with gusts to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...From Black Rapids north.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects could 
  blow away.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected this
  afternoon through tonight. Winds will decrease Friday afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ222-090100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-220909T1200Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including the cities of Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, 
Ester, North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
526 AM AKDT Thu Sep 8 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds gusting to 30 mph in Fairbanks, North 
  Pole and Eielson. Gusts to 40 mph over summits north of 
  Fairbanks, such as Cleary Summit, Murphy Dome, and Eagle Summit.

* WHERE...Middle Tanana Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeast winds will increase today, with
  gusts to 30 mph in Fairbanks, North Pole and Eielson from late
  this morning through this evening. The strongest winds will
  occur across summits north of Fairbanks, such as Cleary Summit,
  Murphy Dome, and Eagle Summit where gusts to 40 mph are possible
  through tonight. Winds will decrease late tonight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
050 
WWAK73 PAFG 082146
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
146 PM AKDT Thu Sep 8 2022

AKZ223-091415-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220910T0000Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
146 PM AKDT Thu Sep 8 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 50 mph with gusts 60 to 70 mph.

* WHERE...From Delta Junction south.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects could 
  blow away.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected this
  evening. Winds will decrease Friday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches.

&&

$$

AKZ225-091415-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220909T1800Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Cantwell, 
Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
146 PM AKDT Thu Sep 8 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 50 mph with gusts to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Near Healy.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects could 
  blow away.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected late this
  afternoon into tonight. Winds will decrease Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ226-091415-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220910T0000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
146 PM AKDT Thu Sep 8 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 50 mph with gusts to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...From Black Rapids north.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects could 
  blow away.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected this late
  this evening and overnight. Winds will decrease Friday 
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ222-091200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-220909T1200Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including the cities of Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, 
Ester, North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
146 PM AKDT Thu Sep 8 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds gusting to 30 mph in Fairbanks, North 
  Pole and Eielson. Gusts to 40 mph over summits north of 
  Fairbanks, such as Cleary Summit, Murphy Dome, and Eagle 
  Summit.

* WHERE...Middle Tanana Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeast winds will increase today, with
  gusts to 30 mph in Fairbanks, North Pole and Eielson from late
  this afternoon through this evening. The strongest winds will 
  occur across summits north of Fairbanks, such as Cleary Summit, 
  Murphy Dome, and Eagle Summit where gusts to 40 mph are possible
  through tonight. Winds will decrease late tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
996 
WWAK73 PAFG 091156
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
356 AM AKDT Fri Sep 9 2022

AKZ223-091300-
/O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220910T0000Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
356 AM AKDT Fri Sep 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds are decreasing this morning. 

$$

AKZ225-091300-
/O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220909T1800Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Cantwell, 
Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
356 AM AKDT Fri Sep 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds are decreasing this morning. 

$$

AKZ222-091300-
/O.EXP.PAFG.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-220909T1200Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including the cities of Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, 
Ester, North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
356 AM AKDT Fri Sep 9 2022

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM AKDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds have decreased.

$$

AKZ226-091800-
/O.EXT.PAFG.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220909T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
356 AM AKDT Fri Sep 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds gusting 50 to 70 mph occuring. 

* WHERE...From Black Rapids north.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects could 
  blow away.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will decrease late this morning.  


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.

&&

$$
222 
WWAK73 PAFG 091348
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
548 AM AKDT Fri Sep 9 2022

AKZ226-091500-
/O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220909T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
548 AM AKDT Fri Sep 9 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased. 

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Fairbanks, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Sep 7, 1:54 AM AKDT, 8 hours 21 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 7, 1:54 AM AKDT, 8 hours 21 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
154 AM AKDT Wed Sep 7 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
The benign weather pattern over Northern Alaska the past several
days will continue today but will begin to transition to a more
active pattern with strong winds devloping through the Alaska
Range late tonight and into Thursday. A series of storms over the
weekend and into early next week will impact the West Coast with
increased chances of rain as well as gusty winds. The North Slope
will continue with low ceilings and fog.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Upper Levels and Analysis...
The current pattern at 500 hpa consists of a deep longwave trough
that extends south from the high Arctic south through the Bering
Strait into the Southern Bering Sea and into the Northern Pacific.
This trough is anchored by a 534 decameter (dam) low currently near
the Pribilof Islands and a secondary low near the pole. Over the
next several days, the the trough over the Bering amplifies and
deepens through Friday with slow movement eastward while strong
southerly flow and ridging builds over the Eastern Interior.
Upstream of the trough that sits over the Bering, ridging that
noses north across the Kamchatka Peninsula into Siberia today will
rapidly weaken Thursday while a secondary trough pushes east out
of Siberia and the Kamchatka Peninsula into the Western Bering Sea
on Friday.

At the surface, a 1002 mb low near Sand Point will strengthen as
it moves north and east into Bristol Bay as a 1000 mb low on
Thursday. A strong front wrapping around the low will push north
over the Alaska Range Thursday, expect strong winds to develop
through and near Alaska Range Passes where a High Wind Watch is
now in effect. Expect drying chinook flow north of the Alaska
Range, and periods of rain across the West Coast and Western
Interior.

A 1026 mb high pressure system over the western Bering Sea will
retreat south as a 968 mb low, the remnants of Typhoon Hinnamnor
in the northernmost Sea of Okhotsk weakens rapidly and then
reemerges over the Western Bering Sea on Friday and pushes east
into the Central Bering Sea on Saturday as a 988 mb low.
Considerable spread remains from model family to model family as
well as from model run to model run on the position, track and
strength of this system. Will continue to monitor.

Model Discussion...
The 7th/00z model suite initialized well against the 00z surface
analysis as well as the upper air observations. Model
verification was good at 06z against the surface analysis. The
models are in general good agreement on the evolution of features
on the synoptic scale at least in the short term and mid range.
Models begin to diverge in the extended period with the subsequent
track and strength of tropical remnants of Typhoon Hinnamnor
moving into the Bering over the weekend. We made only minor edits
for this mornings forecast package with a continued use of blended
model solutions.

North Slope and Brooks Range...
Low ceilings along with areas of coastal fog, some of which
continues to be dense especially to the east of Point Barrow will
continue to be problematic along the Arctic Coast from Utqiagvik
east over the next several days as high pressure builds over the
Beaufort and across the region. Conditions inland, including the
Brooks Range, will generally remain relatively benign through
Thursday. Highs will continue to climb into the 40s along the
coast and lower 50s inland while lows dip into the lower to mid
30s through the short term.

West Coast and Western Interior...
Weakening low pressure moving south and east over the Pribilof
Islands this morning will continue to weaken and rapidly be
absorbed by a low just south of Sand Point that will push north
into Bristol Bay tonight. As this low near Sand Point continues to
push north today, a front wrapping around the low will push into
the West Coast and Western Interior increasing the threat of rain
and winds across the Yukon Delta and the Western Interior Thursday
afternoon. High temperatures through Thursday generally in the
lower to mid 50s while lows bottom out in the lower to mid 40s.

Central and Eastern Interior...Expect plenty of breaks in the
clouds today resulting in a pleasant early fall day. Most areas
will have light winds today, however winds will increase over the
area beginning late tonight and will continue into Friday. A
strong front will approach the Alaska Range from the south late
tonight and into Thursday. Winds are expected to ramp up through
the Alaska Range passes late tonight and into Thursday. Gusty
winds may make it into the Fairbanks Area as well with wind gusts
in town reaching to near 30 mph. See the current Special Weather
Statement (SPS) that is out for complete details as well as High
Wind Watch Statement for the Alaska Range and Delta Junction
areas. Expect seasonable temperatures across the region with highs
climbing into the upper 50s to lower 60s through Thursday while
lows dip into the 30s to mid 40s.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...
We continue to monitor Bering Sea Storm forecasted track and
strength late this weekend and into early next week.

Extended Forecast for Days 4 through 7...
For the extended period that begins on Saturday, attention will
shift to the remnants of Typhoon Hinnamnor that moves into the
Bering over the weekend. The track and strength of this storm will
be closely monitored as it moves through the Bering Sea and
possibly into the West Coast by early next week, stay tuned...

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
None.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...None.
PK...None.
&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 6, 9:54 PM AKDTHigh Wind WatchAFG12 hr
Sep 7, 2:50 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG11 hr
Sep 7, 10:15 AM AKDTWind AdvisoryAFG42 hr
Sep 7, 1:23 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG5 days

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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.