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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this high wind warning at May 12, 2023, 3:29 AM AKDT. It took effect at May 13, 2023, 12:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- May 12, 2023, 3:29 AM AKDT (11:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 13, 2023, 12:00 PM AKDT
- Expired
- May 14, 2023, 12:00 PM AKDT
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Fairbanks, AK
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308 WWAK72 PAFG 121129 NPWWCZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 329 AM AKDT Fri May 12 2023 AKZ213-130200- /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0002.230513T2000Z-230514T1400Z/ St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, and Diomede 329 AM AKDT Fri May 12 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds along the Bering Strait. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ214-130200- /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0002.230513T2000Z-230514T1400Z/ Yukon Delta- Including the cities of Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, Pilot Station, St Marys, Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Marshall, Nunam Iqua, and Pitkas Point 329 AM AKDT Fri May 12 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Yukon Delta. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds along the coast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
7 follow-up statements
933 WWAK72 PAFG 121954 NPWWCZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1154 AM AKDT Fri May 12 2023 AKZ213-131400- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0002.230513T2000Z-230514T1400Z/ St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, and Diomede 1154 AM AKDT Fri May 12 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds along the Bering Strait. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ214-131400- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0002.230513T2000Z-230514T1400Z/ Yukon Delta- Including the cities of Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, Pilot Station, St Marys, Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Marshall, Nunam Iqua, and Pitkas Point 1154 AM AKDT Fri May 12 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Yukon Delta. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds along the coast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
079 WWAK72 PAFG 122122 NPWWCZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 122 PM AKDT Fri May 12 2023 AKZ213-131500- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0002.230513T2000Z-230514T1400Z/ St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, and Diomede 122 PM AKDT Fri May 12 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds along the Bering Strait. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ214-131500- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0002.230513T2000Z-230514T1400Z/ Yukon Delta- Including the cities of Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, Pilot Station, St Marys, Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Marshall, Nunam Iqua, and Pitkas Point 122 PM AKDT Fri May 12 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Yukon Delta. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds along the coast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ215-131500- /O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0015.230513T2000Z-230514T2100Z/ Lower Yukon Valley- Including the cities of Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, Anvik, and Flat 122 PM AKDT Fri May 12 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 1 PM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Yukon Valley. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 1 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure outdoor objects. && $$
483 WWAK72 PAFG 131030 NPWWCZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 230 AM AKDT Sat May 13 2023 AKZ213-140200- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0002.230513T2000Z-230514T1400Z/ St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, and Diomede 230 AM AKDT Sat May 13 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds along the Bering Strait. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ214-140200- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0002.230513T2000Z-230514T1400Z/ Yukon Delta- Including the cities of Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, Pilot Station, St Marys, Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Marshall, Nunam Iqua, and Pitkas Point 230 AM AKDT Sat May 13 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Yukon Delta. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds along the coast. 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. && $$ AKZ215-140200- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0015.230513T2000Z-230514T2100Z/ Lower Yukon Valley- Including the cities of Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, Anvik, and Flat 230 AM AKDT Sat May 13 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 PM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Yukon Valley. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 1 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
204 WWAK72 PAFG 132220 NPWWCZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 220 PM AKDT Sat May 13 2023 AKZ213-141400- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230514T1400Z/ St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, and Diomede 220 PM AKDT Sat May 13 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast. * WHEN...Now to 6 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow will limit visibility to less than one half mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds along the Bering Strait. Areas of blowing snow will limit visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ214-141400- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230514T1400Z/ Yukon Delta- Including the cities of Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, Pilot Station, St Marys, Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Marshall, Nunam Iqua, and Pitkas Point 220 PM AKDT Sat May 13 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Yukon Delta. * WHEN...Now to 6 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds along the coast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ215-141500- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230514T2100Z/ Lower Yukon Valley- Including the cities of Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, Anvik, and Flat 220 PM AKDT Sat May 13 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Yukon Valley. * WHEN...Now to 1 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
423 WWAK72 PAFG 140856 NPWWCZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1256 AM AKDT Sun May 14 2023 AKZ213-142000- /O.EXT.PAFG.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230514T2000Z/ St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, and Diomede 1256 AM AKDT Sun May 14 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast. * WHEN...Until noon AKDT today. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow will limit visibility to less than one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ214-142000- /O.EXT.PAFG.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230514T2000Z/ Yukon Delta- Including the cities of Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, Pilot Station, St Marys, Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Marshall, Nunam Iqua, and Pitkas Point 1256 AM AKDT Sun May 14 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Yukon Delta. * WHEN...Until noon AKDT today. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. 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. && $$ AKZ215-142000- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230514T2100Z/ Lower Yukon Valley- Including the cities of Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, Anvik, and Flat 1256 AM AKDT Sun May 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Yukon Valley. * WHEN...Now to 1 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
634 WWAK72 PAFG 141643 NPWWCZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 843 AM AKDT Sun May 14 2023 AKZ214-141745- /O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230514T2000Z/ Yukon Delta- Including the cities of Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, Pilot Station, St Marys, Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Marshall, Nunam Iqua, and Pitkas Point 843 AM AKDT Sun May 14 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ AKZ213-142000- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230514T2000Z/ St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, and Diomede 843 AM AKDT Sun May 14 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast. * WHEN...Until noon AKDT today. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Blowing snow will limit visibility to less than one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ215-142100- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230514T2100Z/ Lower Yukon Valley- Including the cities of Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, Anvik, and Flat 843 AM AKDT Sun May 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Yukon Valley. * WHEN...Now to 1 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
739 WWAK72 PAFG 142000 NPWWCZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1200 PM AKDT Sun May 14 2023 AKZ213-142100- /O.EXP.PAFG.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230514T2000Z/ St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast- Including the cities of Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, and Diomede 1200 PM AKDT Sun May 14 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... $$ AKZ215-142100- /O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230514T2100Z/ Lower Yukon Valley- Including the cities of Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, Anvik, and Flat 1200 PM AKDT Sun May 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$
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 May 11, 1:20 PM AKDT, 14 hours 9 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 11, 1:20 PM AKDT, 14 hours 9 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 120 PM AKDT Thu May 11 2023 .SYNOPSIS... A warming trend will continue with near or just above normal temperatures is expected across Interior and Northern Alaska today through early next week. Low stratus and fog continues on the north slope. Weak southerly chinook winds with gusts to near 30 mph in the eastern Alaska range through today and diminish tonight. Winds will return to the Alaska Range Friday night and continue into Saturday. A weather front will push into the Bering on Sat bringing a rain/snow mix and strong winds. && .DISCUSSION... Upper Levels and Analysis... A shortwave trough continues to push north and east across the Brooks range this evening and will exit to the northeast tonight. Ridging continues to build over the Interior as upper low over the Western Bering Sea pushes north and east over the Bering Strait on Saturday. A second upper level low in the Western Bering Sea pushes south and east into the Northern Gulf of Alaska on Sunday. Warming conditions will persist over the Interior and northern Interior through the week. Ridge will break down over the west coast on Saturday as a weather system moves into the western Bering. Central and Eastern Interior... Gusty south gap winds through the AK Range will continue into the 30 mph range through this evening, diminishing tonight and Friday. Winds will increase again through the Alaska Range Friday night and continue into Saturday. A warming trend to near or just above normal temperatures is expected across Interior and Northern Alaska and will continue into early next week. Not much in the way of showery activity until Friday afternoon and evening, especially over the Eastern Interior where showers will be more widespread. High temps pushing into the mid 60s Thursday and Friday. Continued warm into the weekend and early next week. West Coast and Western Interior...Light onshore flow has produced areas of low stratus and fog especially along the Kotzebue Sound. The low stratus and fog will likely develop again tonight and Friday. Low temperatures tonight will be in the teens and 20s along the coast and mainly 20s inland. High temperatures tomorrow will be in the upper 30s to low 40s near the coast and in the low to mid 50s inland. A weather front will push into the Bering Saturday afternoon into Sunday bringing a rain/snow mix along with strong southerly winds. North Slope and Brooks Range... Low stratus and periods of dense fog will plague the Arctic coast through the rest of the week and into the weekend. Weak disturbances aloft will support isolated/scattered rain and snow showers over the Eastern Brooks Range through Friday AM. Low temperatures tonight will be in the teens and 20s. High temperatures on Friday will be in the 20s and 30s along the coast and into the 40s inland and along the foothills of the Brooks Range. Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None. && .FIRE WEATHER... Snowpack continues to diminish at low elevations of Tanana Valley, however heavy snowpack remains in most other areas. South winds will remain breezy near the Alaska Range today. Winds will diminish Thursday night and remain light Friday morning. South winds will increase Friday night and continue into Saturday along the Alaska Range. && .HYDROLOGY... An ice jam is occurring along the Mosquito Fork at the Taylor Highway. The flood advisory has been upgraded to a warning. See Warning for more information. Flood watch remain in effect for the Yukon River at Eagle from Thursday through Sunday due to an ice jam that formed down river from Eagle. A warming trend to near or just above normal temperatures is expected across Interior and Northern Alaska. Highs are expected to rise to the low to mid 60s by late week and the weekend. These warming temperatures, combined with a much above normal snowpack over most of the Interior, will cause a significant increase in snowmelt. Runoff into rivers south of the Brooks Range later this week and next week will cause water levels to rise and breakup to begin on many rivers. The increased runoff may also cause smaller streams and creeks to rise to bankfull levels later this week. The chances of breakup and/or snow melt flooding are above normal this spring over eastern Alaska, with river breakup running a week or more later than normal. People along Interior rivers and streams should prepare for the possibility of high water levels this week and next week due to ice breakup and snowmelt runoff. && .AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AK...None. PK...None. &&
The office that day
Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 11:48 AM AKDT | Wind Advisory | AFG | 5 days | |
| May 12, 1:16 PM AKDT | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 25 hr | |
| May 12, 1:16 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFG | 39 hr | |
| May 12, 1:16 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFG | 25 hr | |
| May 12, 1:22 PM AKDT | Wind Advisory | AFG | 47 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.