Alert archive / Alaska / High Wind Warnings in 2023
High Wind Warning 13, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this high wind warning at Dec 22, 2023, 2:10 PM AKST for Denali Borough, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It took effect at Dec 23, 2023, 12:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 39 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
- Dec 22, 2023, 2:10 PM AKST (23:10 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 23, 2023, 12:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Dec 24, 2023, 2:31 PM AKST
- In force
- 39 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Fairbanks, AK
Counties Denali Borough, AK, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK
The radar
The Fairbanks Faa radar (PAPD), 146 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Fairbanks, (PFAI), launched 12:00Z, 11.2 hours before the alert went out and 128 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 579 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 23 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 6 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 36 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
700 WWAK73 PAFG 222310 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 210 PM AKST Fri Dec 22 2023 AKZ849-231500- /O.UPG.PAFG.WI.Y.0052.231223T0900Z-231225T0300Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0013.231223T0900Z-231225T1200Z/ Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, and The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259 210 PM AKST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow will reduce visibility and cause snow drifts to form. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds gusting to 60 mph will develop tonight and continue into Saturday. Winds are expected to increase dramatically Saturday night and could gust up to 80 mph from late Saturday night into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ847-231500- /O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0005.231224T0600Z-231225T0000Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0013.231224T0600Z-231225T0000Z/ Northern Denali Borough- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Kantishna, Anderson, and The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288 210 PM AKST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO 3 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...From 9 PM Saturday to 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow will reduce visibility and cause snow drifts to form. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds gusting to 50 mph will develop tonight and continue into Saturday. Winds are expected to increase dramatically Saturday night and could gust up to 75 mph from late Saturday night into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ837-231500- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0052.231223T1500Z-231225T0300Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Delta Junction, Fort Greely, and Deltana 210 PM AKST Fri Dec 22 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...East winds 40 mph with gusts 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 6 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult. Blowing snow will reduce visibility and cause snow drifts to form. Gusty winds could blow down trees 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. && $$
4 follow-up statements
122 WWAK73 PAFG 240752 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1052 PM AKST Sat Dec 23 2023 AKZ847-250000- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231225T0000Z/ Northern Denali Borough- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Kantishna, Anderson, and The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288 1052 PM AKST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 50 mph with gusts to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow will reduce visibility and cause snow drifts to form. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds gusting to 50 mph will continue today. Winds are expected to increase dramatically late tonight and could gust to 80 mph from late tonight into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ849-250400- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231225T1200Z/ Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, and The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259 1052 PM AKST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 50 mph with gusts to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow will reduce visibility and cause snow drifts to form. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds gusting to 50 mph will continue today. Winds are expected to increase dramatically late tonight and could gust to 80 mph from late tonight into Sunday. 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. && $$ AKZ837-250300- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-231225T0300Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Delta Junction, Fort Greely, and Deltana 1052 PM AKST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds gusting to 60 mph. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult. Blowing snow will reduce visibility and cause snow drifts to form. Gusty winds could blow down trees and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeast winds gusting to 50 mph will continue into Sunday. Winds are expected to decrease late Sunday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
613 WWAK73 PAFG 241124 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 224 AM AKST Sun Dec 24 2023 AKZ847-250000- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231225T0000Z/ Northern Denali Borough- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Kantishna, Anderson, and The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288 224 AM AKST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 50 mph with gusts to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow will reduce visibility and cause snow drifts to form. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds gusting to 50 mph will continue today. Winds are expected to increase dramatically this morning and could gust to 80 mph into Sunday. 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. && $$ AKZ849-250030- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231225T1200Z/ Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, and The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259 224 AM AKST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 50 mph with gusts to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow will reduce visibility and cause snow drifts to form. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds gusting to 50 mph will continue today. Winds are expected to increase dramatically this morning and could gust to 80 mph into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ839-841-845-242000- /O.EXB.PAFG.WI.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-231224T2000Z/ Tanana Flats-Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Nenana- Including the cities of Birch Lake, The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, Ester Dome, Murphy Dome, The Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, Nenana, and The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325 224 AM AKST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...East winds 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * WHERE...Tanana Flats, and Nenana Hills and Nenana. * WHEN...Until 11 AM AKST this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult. Blowing snow will reduce visibility and cause snow drifts to form. Gusty winds could blow down trees and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeast winds gusting to 45 mph will are occuring at Nenana and over the Nenana Hills. These winds will continue this morning and are expected to decrease Sunday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ837-250030- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-231225T0300Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Delta Junction, Fort Greely, and Deltana 224 AM AKST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds gusting to 60 mph. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult. Blowing snow will reduce visibility and cause snow drifts to form. Gusty winds could blow down trees and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeast winds gusting to 60 mph will continue into Sunday. Winds are expected to decrease late Sunday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
045 WWAK73 PAFG 241806 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 906 AM AKST Sun Dec 24 2023 AKZ839-841-845-241915- /O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-231224T2000Z/ Tanana Flats-Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Nenana- Including the cities of Birch Lake, The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, Ester Dome, Murphy Dome, The Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, Nenana, and The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325 906 AM AKST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds and wind gusts have come down and are not expected to rise again. $$ AKZ847-250000- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231225T0000Z/ Northern Denali Borough- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Kantishna, Anderson, and The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288 906 AM AKST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ849-250215- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231225T1200Z/ Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, and The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259 906 AM AKST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 50 to 70 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will 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. && $$ AKZ837-250215- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-231225T0300Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Delta Junction, Fort Greely, and Deltana 906 AM AKST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
172 WWAK73 PAFG 242331 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 231 PM AKST Sun Dec 24 2023 AKZ849-250945- /O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231225T1200Z/ /O.EXB.PAFG.WI.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-231225T1200Z/ Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, and The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259 231 PM AKST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday. * 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. && $$ AKZ847-250045- /O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231225T0000Z/ Northern Denali Borough- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Kantishna, Anderson, and The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288 231 PM AKST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds have come down and webcams indicate visibility has improved. $$ AKZ837-250300- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-231225T0300Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Delta Junction, Fort Greely, and Deltana 231 PM AKST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 5:39 AM AKST | High Wind Watch | AFG | Denali | 9 hr |
| Dec 22, 5:51 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFG | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 59 hr |
| Dec 22, 5:54 AM AKST | Winter Storm Warning | AFG | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 54 hr |
| Dec 22, 6:38 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 24 hr | |
| Dec 22, 6:38 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFG | 24 hr | |
| Dec 22, 2:20 PM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFG | Nome Census Area | 53 hr |
| Dec 22, 2:41 PM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFG | North Slope | 54 hr |
| Dec 22, 2:57 PM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 15 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.