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Wind Advisory 33, NWS Fairbanks, AK

October 5, 2022

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Oct 5, 2022, 3:04 AM AKDT. It took effect at Oct 6, 2022, 12:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for 34 hr.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Oct 5, 2022, 3:04 AM AKDT (11:04 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 6, 2022, 12:00 AM AKDT
Expired
Oct 7, 2022, 10:00 AM AKDT
In force
34 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

796 
WWAK73 PAFG 051104
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
304 AM AKDT Wed Oct 5 2022

AKZ226-060100-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.221006T0800Z-221007T2000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
304 AM AKDT Wed Oct 5 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON AKDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon 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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
728 
WWAK73 PAFG 052100
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
100 PM AKDT Wed Oct 5 2022

AKZ225-060500-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.221006T0800Z-221007T1400Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Cantwell, 
Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
100 PM AKDT Wed Oct 5 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM AKDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Denali.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 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...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ226-060500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.221006T0800Z-221007T2000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
100 PM AKDT Wed Oct 5 2022

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon 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.

&&

$$
029 
WWAK73 PAFG 060519
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
919 PM AKDT Wed Oct 5 2022

AKZ225-061400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.221006T0800Z-221007T1400Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Cantwell, 
Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
919 PM AKDT Wed Oct 5 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Denali.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-061400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.221006T0800Z-221007T2000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
919 PM AKDT Wed Oct 5 2022

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$
774 
WWAK73 PAFG 060808
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1208 AM AKDT Thu Oct 6 2022

AKZ223-070000-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-221007T0800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1208 AM AKDT Thu Oct 6 2022

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ225-070000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-221007T1400Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Cantwell, 
Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
1208 AM AKDT Thu Oct 6 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Denali.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-070000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-221007T2000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1208 AM AKDT Thu Oct 6 2022

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$
722 
WWAK73 PAFG 061202
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
402 AM AKDT Thu Oct 6 2022

AKZ223-070000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-221007T0800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
402 AM AKDT Thu Oct 6 2022

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ225-070000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-221007T1400Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Cantwell, 
Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
402 AM AKDT Thu Oct 6 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Denali.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-070000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-221007T2000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
402 AM AKDT Thu Oct 6 2022

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$
291 
WWAK73 PAFG 061939
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1139 AM AKDT Thu Oct 6 2022

AKZ223-070800-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-221007T0800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1139 AM AKDT Thu Oct 6 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ225-070800-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-221007T1400Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Cantwell, 
Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
1139 AM AKDT Thu Oct 6 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Denali.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-070800-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-221007T2000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1139 AM AKDT Thu Oct 6 2022

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$
111 
WWAK73 PAFG 070748
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1148 PM AKDT Thu Oct 6 2022

AKZ223-071400-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-221007T1400Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1148 PM AKDT Thu Oct 6 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...From Delta Junction south.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

AKZ225-071400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-221007T1400Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Cantwell, 
Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
1148 PM AKDT Thu Oct 6 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...near Healy. 

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-072000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-221007T2000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1148 PM AKDT Thu Oct 6 2022

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

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

* WHERE...North of Black Rapids. 

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$
151 
WWAK73 PAFG 071344
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
544 AM AKDT Fri Oct 7 2022

AKZ225-071445-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-221007T1400Z/
Denali-
Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Cantwell, 
Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
544 AM AKDT Fri Oct 7 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ223-071800-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-221007T1800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
544 AM AKDT Fri Oct 7 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...From Delta Junction south.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ226-071800-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-221007T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
544 AM AKDT Fri Oct 7 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...North of Black Rapids.

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

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

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
191 
WWAK73 PAFG 071823
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1023 AM AKDT Fri Oct 7 2022

AKZ223-226-071930-
/O.EXP.PAFG.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-221007T1800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, Healy Lake, 
Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, 
and Mineral Lake
1023 AM AKDT Fri Oct 7 2022

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...



$$

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 Oct 4, 4:03 PM AKDT, 11 hours 1 minute earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 4, 4:03 PM AKDT, 11 hours 1 minute before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
403 PM AKDT Tue Oct 4 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
Our main focus for today is on a developing storm that will cross
the Chukotsk Peninsula on Wednesday. This system will bring
strong winds to western Alaska and significant storm surge to the
Chukchi Sea Wednesday night through Friday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
The models are in decent agreement with the next system that will
affect the northwest Arctic. This system is currently associated
with a 992 mb low over the Sea of Okhotsk. This low will deepen
as it moves northeast over the Chukotsk Peninsula. This system
will move to the north and will rapidly deepen as it moves into
the Chukchi Sea. By Thursday morning.

Arctic Coast and Brooks Range.. Scattered snow showers will move east across
the area tonight reaching the Alcan Border on Wednesday
afternoon with winds shifting from south west. Strong southerly
winds and precipitation will start to push into the western Arctic
Coast on Wednesday afternoon and will continue into Friday. We
upgraded the high wind watch for the Western Arctic coast on to a
High Wind Warning with gusts of 65 to 75 mph possible. A high wind
watch has also been posted for areas near Utqiagvik where the
winds pick up a little bit latter, with gusts up to 60 mph
possible Thursday afternoon into Friday.

West Coast and Western Interior...Strong southerly winds and rain
will start to push into the coastal areas on Wednesday afternoon,
with winds becoming more southwesterly on Thursday. High wind
warnings for gusts to 60 mph or higher have been issued from St
Lawrence Island north to Point Hope. Winds will die down somewhat
on Friday; however, it will remain breezy into the weekend.

Central and Eastern Interior...Partly to mostly cloudy and dry the
next couple of days. The exception will be some rain and snow
showers moving east across the Brooks Range Tuesday night. Southerly
gap winds gusting 30 to 40 mph will develop through Alaska Range
passes Wednesday night. Patchy fog is expected to develop in
valleys the next couple of nights as well.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...A strong low moving
across Chukotka to Wrangel Island by Thursday morning will bring
strong south to southwesterly gales to near storm force winds to
Norton Sound, the Chukchi Sea, and Western Arctic. There continues
to be elevated potential for coastal flooding north of the Bering
Strait and high surf to the south. Several Coastal Flood Warnings
have been issued for north of the Bering Strait with High Surf
and Coastal Flood Advisories to the south.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...High Wind Warning for AKZ201.
     Coastal Flood Warning for AKZ201-207-209.
     Coastal Flood Warning for AKZ202.
     Coastal Flood Advisory for AKZ211.
     High Surf Advisory for AKZ212-213.
     High Wind Warning for AKZ213.
     High Wind Warning for AKZ205-208.
     High Wind Warning for AKZ207.
     High Wind Warning for AKZ202.
     Coastal Flood Advisory for AKZ210.
     PK...Gale Warning for PKZ210.
     Small Craft Advisory for PKZ220-225.
&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 5, 4:33 AM AKDTGale WarningAFG10 hr
Oct 5, 4:34 AM AKDTGale WarningAFG10 hr
Oct 5, 4:34 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG10 hr
Oct 5, 4:34 AM AKDTStorm WarningAFG49 hr
Oct 5, 4:42 AM AKDTGale WarningAFG24 hr
Oct 5, 4:42 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG50 hr
Oct 5, 4:42 AM AKDTStorm WarningAFG24 hr
Oct 5, 2:27 PM AKDTGale WarningAFG40 hr
Oct 5, 2:27 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG40 hr
Oct 5, 2:27 PM AKDTStorm WarningAFG40 hr
Oct 5, 2:58 PM AKDTGale WarningAFG13 hr
Oct 5, 2:58 PM AKDTStorm WarningAFG13 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.