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Wind Advisory 32, NWS Fairbanks, AK

September 27, 2022

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Sep 27, 2022, 3:29 AM AKDT. It took effect at Sep 28, 2022, 12:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for 46 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 27, 2022, 3:29 AM AKDT (11:29 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 28, 2022, 12:00 AM AKDT
Expired
Sep 29, 2022, 9:43 PM AKDT
In force
46 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

479 
WWAK73 PAFG 271129
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
329 AM AKDT Tue Sep 27 2022

AKZ226-280000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0032.220928T0800Z-220930T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
329 AM AKDT Tue Sep 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM AKDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Near Eastern Alaska Range Passes.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM AKDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
796 
WWAK73 PAFG 271904
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1104 AM AKDT Tue Sep 27 2022

AKZ226-281500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0032.220928T0800Z-220930T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1104 AM AKDT Tue Sep 27 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM
AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM AKDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
044 
WWAK73 PAFG 281122
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
322 AM AKDT Wed Sep 28 2022

AKZ226-290100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-220930T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
322 AM AKDT Wed Sep 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Near Eastern Alaska Range Passes.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
787 
WWAK73 PAFG 281256
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
456 AM AKDT Wed Sep 28 2022

AKZ225-290100-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-220929T0800Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Cantwell, 
Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
456 AM AKDT Wed Sep 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph.

* WHERE...Near Alaska Range Passes.

* WHEN...Until midnight AKDT tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-290100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-220930T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
456 AM AKDT Wed Sep 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Near Eastern Alaska Range Passes.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
593 
WWAK73 PAFG 282204
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
204 PM AKDT Wed Sep 28 2022

AKZ225-282315-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-220929T0800Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Cantwell, 
Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
204 PM AKDT Wed Sep 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased through the morning time period. Expect wind
gusts of 40 to 50 mph through the afternoon with the pressure
gradient decreasing and winds diminishing through the evening.

$$

AKZ223-291400-
/O.EXA.PAFG.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-220930T1800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
204 PM AKDT Wed Sep 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Areas south of Delta Junction.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-291400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-220930T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
204 PM AKDT Wed Sep 28 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Near Eastern Alaska Range Passes.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
605 
WWAK73 PAFG 291331
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
531 AM AKDT Thu Sep 29 2022

AKZ225-300000-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-220930T0000Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Cantwell, 
Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
531 AM AKDT Thu Sep 29 2022

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

* WHAT...South winds 40 mph gusting to 60 mph. 

* WHERE...Near Healy.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ223-300000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-220930T0600Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
531 AM AKDT Thu Sep 29 2022

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* WHERE...South of Delta Junction.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are south of Delta 
  Junction. 
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ226-300000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-220930T0600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
531 AM AKDT Thu Sep 29 2022

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

* WHAT...South winds 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...North of Black Rapids.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are north of Black
  Rapids. 
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
033 
WWAK73 PAFG 292243
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
243 PM AKDT Thu Sep 29 2022

AKZ223-292345-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-220930T0600Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
243 PM AKDT Thu Sep 29 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Southerly wind gusts continue to diminish through the afternoon.
Many locations have southerly winds gusts of 40 to 45 mph through
the evening.

$$

AKZ225-292345-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-220930T0000Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Cantwell, 
Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
243 PM AKDT Thu Sep 29 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Southerly wind gusts have remained in the 30 to 40 mph. The winds
will continue to diminish as the pressure gradient relaxes.

$$

AKZ226-300600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-220930T0600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
243 PM AKDT Thu Sep 29 2022

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

* WHAT...South winds 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...North of Black Rapids.

* 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.

&&

$$
500 
WWAK73 PAFG 300543
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
943 PM AKDT Thu Sep 29 2022

AKZ226-300645-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-220930T0600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
943 PM AKDT Thu Sep 29 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished below advisory criteria, but will remain
gusty tonight.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Sep 26, 1:28 PM AKDT, 14 hours 1 minute earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 26, 1:28 PM AKDT, 14 hours 1 minute before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
128 PM AKDT Mon Sep 26 2022

.SYNOPSIS... A strong storm developing in the Gulf of Alaska
today will move north over the Eastern Interior Mon and Mon night
and to the Eastern Arctic Coast on Tue. This will bring a mix of
rain and snow to the Eastern Interior Mon and Mon night that will
diminish Tue. A 982 low will affect the YK Delta on Wed. This
will bring rain and northeast winds of 25 to 35 mph to the West
Coast south of the Bering Strait late Tue night and Wed. A strong
storm is forecast to moves east across the Bering Sea late this
week, but it appears that it should remain south of the Yukon
Delta.

.DISCUSSION...
Upper Levels and Analysis...
At 500 hpa a deep longwave trough continues over the Eastern
Bering Sea and the West Coast of Alaska as a 529 dam low remains
in place near Nunivak Island. After a shortwave moves up across
the Interior today, ridging will build over the Interior Tuesday.
Chinook flow will set up over the Interior Wednesday through
Friday.

Central and Eastern Interior...A shortwave aloft will bring mostly
rain showers with a mix of snow expected in the valley level and
snow above 2000 feet. The low will continue to move north and will
push to the Eastern Arctic Coast on Tuesday. At valley level,
such as in Fairbanks, snow should melt as it hits the ground. At
elevations above 2000 feet, between 2 and 4 inches of snow
accumulation is possible between through Tuesday. Drier conditions
Tuesday afternoon through Thursday.

North Slope and Brooks Range...
Low ceilings and snow showers will continue today with snow
increasing over the eastern North Slope. The low pressure system
moving north out of the Gulf of Alaska today will continue to
move north along the ALCAN border with the Eastern Brooks Range
and the Eastern North Slope seeing 2-4 inches of snow tonight
through Tuesday night. Easterly winds strongest along the Arctic
Coast will produce some blowing snow with reduced visibility late
tonight and into Tuesday night. High temperatures today and
Tuesday will be in the 30s with a few upper 20s in the Brooks
Range. Low temperatures tonight and on Tuesday night will be
mainly in the 20s.

West Coast and Western Interior...
Lingering showers from a weak low pressure system along the YK
Delta Coast into Bristol Bay will continue into Tuesday morning.
A storm now in the Western Bering Sea will move east along the
Aleutians through Tuesday, and then to the YK Delta on Wednesday.
This will bring rain and northeast winds of 25 to 35 mph to the
West Coast south of the Bering Strait late Tuesday night and
Wednesday. A strong storm is forecast to moves east across the
Bering Sea late this week, but it appears that it should remain
south of the Yukon Delta.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...
Elevated surf possible north facing shore Bering Strait and St
Lawrence Island Wed and Thu with north winds 30 kt. A strong storm
is forecast to moves east across the Bering Sea late this week,
but it appears that it should remain south of the Yukon Delta,
with northeast winds occuring over the West Coast with this.

HYDROLOGY...
No concerns at this time.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...None.
PK...Small Craft Advisory for PKZ225-245.
     Small Craft Advisory for PKZ230.
     Small Craft Advisory for PKZ240.
&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 27, 4:13 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG50 hr
Sep 27, 1:29 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG41 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.