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Wind Advisory 41, NWS Fairbanks, AK

November 1, 2022

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Nov 1, 2022, 4:58 AM AKDT. It took effect at Nov 2, 2022, 12:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for 18 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Nov 1, 2022, 4:58 AM AKDT (12:58 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 2, 2022, 12:00 AM AKDT
Expired
Nov 2, 2022, 5:35 PM AKDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

728 
WWAK73 PAFG 011258
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
458 AM AKDT Tue Nov 1 2022

AKZ223-020000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0041.221102T0800Z-221103T0000Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
458 AM AKDT Tue Nov 1 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced at times in
  blowing snow. Drifting snow may impact travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ226-020000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0041.221102T0800Z-221103T0000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
458 AM AKDT Tue Nov 1 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range near passes.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced at times in
  blowing snow. Drifting snow may impact travel. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
056 
WWAK73 PAFG 012133
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
133 PM AKDT Tue Nov 1 2022

AKZ223-020545-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0041.221102T0800Z-221103T0000Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
133 PM AKDT Tue Nov 1 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM
AKDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced at times in areas
  of blowing snow. Drifting snow may impact travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ226-020545-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0041.221102T0800Z-221103T0000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
133 PM AKDT Tue Nov 1 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM
AKDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range in passes.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced at times in
  blowing snow. Drifting snow may impact travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
448 
WWAK73 PAFG 012303 AAA
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
303 PM AKDT Tue Nov 1 2022

AKZ223-021500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0041.221102T0800Z-221103T0000Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
303 PM AKDT Tue Nov 1 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM
AKDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced at times in 
  areas of blowing snow. Drifting snow may impact travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ226-021500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0041.221102T0800Z-221103T0000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
303 PM AKDT Tue Nov 1 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM
AKDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range in passes.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced at times in 
  blowing snow. Drifting snow may impact travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
345 
WWAK73 PAFG 021148
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
348 AM AKDT Wed Nov 2 2022

AKZ223-030000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-221103T0000Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
348 AM AKDT Wed Nov 2 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT today.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced at times in 
  blowing snow. Drifting snow may impact travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ226-030000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-221103T0000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
348 AM AKDT Wed Nov 2 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range in passes.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT today.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced at times in 
  blowing snow. Drifting snow may impact travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
983 
WWAK73 PAFG 021715
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
915 AM AKDT Wed Nov 2 2022

AKZ219-030000-
/O.EXA.PAFG.WI.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-221103T0000Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including the cities of Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, 
Caribou Mountain, and Gobblers Knob
915 AM AKDT Wed Nov 2 2022

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley over summits. 

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT today.

* IMPACTS...Blowing and drifting snow will occur. Gusty winds 
  could blow around unsecured objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced at times in 
  blowing snow. Drifting snow may impact travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ223-030000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-221103T0000Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
915 AM AKDT Wed Nov 2 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT today.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced at times in 
  blowing snow. Drifting snow may impact travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ226-030000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-221103T0000Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
915 AM AKDT Wed Nov 2 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range in passes.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT today.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced at times in 
  blowing snow. Drifting snow may impact travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
312 
WWAK73 PAFG 022323
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
323 PM AKDT Wed Nov 2 2022

AKZ219-030030-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-221103T0000Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including the cities of Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, 
Caribou Mountain, and Gobblers Knob
323 PM AKDT Wed Nov 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are now decreasing. 

$$

AKZ223-030200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-221103T0200Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
323 PM AKDT Wed Nov 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...Until 6 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...Winds will decrease this evening. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ226-030200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-221103T0200Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
323 PM AKDT Wed Nov 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range in passes.

* WHEN...Until 6 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...Winds will decrease this evening. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
795 
WWAK73 PAFG 030135
NPWAFG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
535 PM AKDT Wed Nov 2 2022

AKZ223-226-030245-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-221103T0200Z/
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
535 PM AKDT Wed Nov 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to diminish through this evening.

$$

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 31, 1:13 PM AKDT, 15 hours 45 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 31, 1:13 PM AKDT, 15 hours 45 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
113 PM AKDT Mon Oct 31 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
The low pressure system just south of Yakutat continues to spin in
place and will weaken over time. This system continues to provide
light snowfall for the Southeast Interior from Dot Lake southeast
along the Alaska Highway. An additional 1 to 2 inches is expected
through tonight. A 1009 mb system located just northwest off of
the Western Arctic Coast continues to bring light snowfall and
flurries for coastal areas along the Bering Strait north and the
Western Arctic Coast. This system will move northward further
into the Chukchi Sea and remain there through Wednesday morning,
providing continuous flurries and light snowfall for the Western
Arctic Coast. A strong low currently situated just south of the
Western Aleutians is tracking northeastward towards the Yukon
Delta and Kuskokwim Valley. As it approaches land by Tuesday
afternoon, it will bring strong east-northeast winds and snow for
the Yukon Delta, Lower Yukon Valley, and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

Aloft...
A weakening 517 dam low in the Gulf of Alaska is starting to drift
southeast along the Panhandle Coast. A 530 dam high pressure
system continues to slide southward and over the Eastern Arctic
Coast, and will shortly remain there through Tuesday morning
before being shoved eastward as a propagating trough moves over
the mainland from the west. A large, broad trough will slowly
propagate eastward and over the mainland of Alaska from Tuesday
evening through the rest of the week.

Surface...
A weakening 992 mb low remains stationary just south of Yakutat
that will slowly spin and dissipate there by Tuesday afternoon. A
weak 1009 mb low located just northwest of the Western Arctic
Coast will move further northward into the Chukchi Sea and remain
there through Wednesday morning. A strong 996 mb low will
strengthen as it moves northeast across the Aleutians before
moving into the Yukon Delta/Kuskokwim Valley region by Tuesday
afternoon. This low will quickly dissipate as it moves east-
northeast over the Upper Kuskokwim Valley towards the Alaska Range
by Wednesday evening.

North Slope and Brooks Range...
Light snow and flurries are currently being observed on the
Western Arctic Coast as a weakening 1009 mb low just off of the
coast slowly marches northward further into the Chukchi Sea. These
flurries and light snowfall will continue through the majority of
the rest of the week as this low dissipates and a broad trough
pattern settles over mainland Alaska. A mid-level high pressure
system is slowly dipping southward into the Eastern Arctic Coast,
where conditions are expected to remain cold and dry through
Wednesday afternoon. As the broad trough pattern begins to settle
over the mainland on Wednesday, light snowfall and colder
temperatures are likely.

West Coast and Western Interior...
The weakening 1009 mb low to the north of the West Coast is
currently bringing light snowfall overcast conditions for areas
north of the Bering Strait and Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys. As
this low moves northward, precipitation is expected to taper off
through tonight. A strong 996 mb low will strengthen as it moves
northeast across the Aleutians before moving into the Yukon
Delta/Kuskokwim Valley region by Tuesday afternoon. 2 to 4 inches
of snow are possible for the areas from Yukon Delta to the Upper
Kuskokwim Valley through Wednesday afternoon. Strong northeast
winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph are expected
to start Tuesday late morning for the Yukon Delta, and progress
inland as the low moves over land. With these strong winds and
snowfall, visibility restrictions may be possible for the Yukon
Delta and Lower Yukon Valley from Tuesday to Wednesday afternoon.

Central and Eastern Interior...
A weakening 992 mb low remains stationary just south of Yakutat
that will slowly spin and dissipate there by Tuesday afternoon.
This low is currently providing light snowfall for the Southeast
Interior from Dot Lake southeast along the Alaska Highway. An
additional 1 to 2 inches can be expected through tonight. A mid-
level high pressure system is currently slowly dipping southward
over the eastern Arctic Coast that will keep the Interior colder
and drier through Wednesday morning. This high pressure will be
short-lived as a large, broad trough pattern moves over the
mainland Alaska Wednesday into Thursday, which will result in
widespread colder and overcast conditions from Thursday through
the rest of the week.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None.

Extended Forecast Days 4 Through 7...
A large trough pattern will dominate over the mainland Alaska
Thursday through the end of the week. A ridging pattern begins to
build over the mainland Alaska Sunday afternoon that looks to
continue through the majority of next week. Due to the nature of
the ridging originating from the south, temperature trends appear
to increase, as well as having widespread dry conditions over the
mainland.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ213.
PK...Small Craft Advisory for PKZ200.
     Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ200-215.
     Gale Warning for PKZ201.
     Gale Warning for PKZ210.
     Small Craft Advisory for PKZ225.
     Small Craft Advisory for PKZ230.
     Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ230.
     Small Craft Advisory for PKZ235.
     Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ235.
     Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ240.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ245.
&&

KL

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 1, 4:47 AM AKDTGale WarningAFG35 hr
Nov 1, 4:47 AM AKDTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFG6 days
Nov 1, 4:53 AM AKDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG35 hr
Nov 1, 2:12 PM AKDTGale WarningAFG38 hr
Nov 1, 2:12 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG50 hr
Nov 1, 2:12 PM AKDTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFG5 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.