Alert archive / Alaska / High Wind Warnings in 2025
High Wind Warning 4, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this high wind warning at Jan 11, 2025, 12:28 AM AKST for Denali Borough, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It took effect at Jan 12, 2025, 12:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 24 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
- Jan 11, 2025, 12:28 AM AKST (09:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 12, 2025, 12:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Jan 13, 2025, 12:11 AM AKST
- In force
- 24 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 09:31 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 00:00Z, 9.5 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
- 822 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 35 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 142 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 211 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
393 WWAK73 PAFG 110928 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1228 AM AKST Sat Jan 11 2025 AKZ837-120200- /O.UPG.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0004.250112T0900Z-250113T1200Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Fort Greely, Delta Junction, and Deltana 1228 AM AKST Sat Jan 11 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ839-840-120200- /O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0005.250112T1500Z-250113T1500Z/ Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha- Including the cities of Birch Lake, Salcha, Eielson AFB, Harding Lake, The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, Moose Creek, and The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346 1228 AM AKST Sat Jan 11 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Eielson AFB and Salcha and Tanana Flats. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ847-849-120200- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250112T1200Z/ /O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Black Rapids, Denali National Park, Donnelly Dome, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Anderson, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, Kantishna, and Healy 1228 AM AKST Sat Jan 11 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 AM AKST Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong wind gusts up to 65 mph are expected on Saturday morning before increasing to 80 mph overnight Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
6 follow-up statements
075 WWAK73 PAFG 112043 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1143 AM AKST Sat Jan 11 2025 AKZ847-849-121500- /O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ /O.EXB.PAFG.HW.W.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250112T1200Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Donnelly Dome, Healy, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, Denali National Park, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Kantishna, Anderson, and Black Rapids 1143 AM AKST Sat Jan 11 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 AM AKST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong wind gusts up to 65 mph are expected on Saturday morning before increasing to 80 mph overnight Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ837-121500- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0004.250112T0900Z-250113T1200Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Deltana, Fort Greely, and Delta Junction 1143 AM AKST Sat Jan 11 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ841>845-121500- /O.EXA.PAFG.WI.Y.0005.250112T1500Z-250113T1500Z/ Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Chatanika River Valley-Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area-Nenana- Including the cities of Haystack, The Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85, Fort Wainwright, Ester Dome, North Pole, Fox, Murphy Dome, Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Two Rivers, The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, Nenana, Ester, Fairbanks, and The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32 1143 AM AKST Sat Jan 11 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Chatanika River Valley, Fairbanks Metro Area, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Nenana, and Two Rivers. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ839-840-121500- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0005.250112T1500Z-250113T1500Z/ Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha- Including the cities of The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, Harding Lake, The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, Moose Creek, Birch Lake, Eielson AFB, and Salcha 1143 AM AKST Sat Jan 11 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Eielson AFB and Salcha and Tanana Flats. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ ST
711 WWAK73 PAFG 121037 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 137 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 AKZ847-849-121845- /O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250112T1200Z/ /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Anderson, Black Rapids, Healy, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Donnelly Dome, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, Denali National Park, and Kantishna 137 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST MONDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...South winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ837-121845- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250113T1200Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Delta Junction, Deltana, and Fort Greely 137 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ839>845-121845- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0005.250112T1500Z-250113T1500Z/ Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha-Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Chatanika River Valley-Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area- Nenana- Including the cities of Nenana, Birch Lake, Fort Wainwright, Fox, Ester, Murphy Dome, The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85, Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Eielson AFB, The Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32, North Pole, Moose Creek, Haystack, Salcha, Harding Lake, Ester Dome, The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, Fairbanks, The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, and Two Rivers 137 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Highest gusts will be from Eielson to Nenana, as well as over the higher terrain near Fairbanks. * WHERE...Chatanika River Valley, Eielson AFB and Salcha, Fairbanks Metro Area, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Nenana, Tanana Flats, and Two Rivers. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
085 WWAK73 PAFG 121042 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 142 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 AKZ837-121845- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250113T1200Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Delta Junction, Deltana, and Fort Greely 142 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ847-849-121845- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Denali National Park, Donnelly Dome, Kantishna, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Black Rapids, Anderson, Healy, and The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259 142 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ839>845-121845- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0005.250112T1500Z-250113T1500Z/ Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha-Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Chatanika River Valley-Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area- Nenana- Including the cities of Fairbanks, Birch Lake, North Pole, Fox, The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, Two Rivers, Moose Creek, Haystack, Harding Lake, The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Fort Wainwright, Murphy Dome, The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32, Eielson AFB, Ester, The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, The Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, Nenana, Ester Dome, The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85, and Salcha 142 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Highest gusts will be from Eielson to Nenana, as well as over the higher terrain near Fairbanks. * WHERE...Chatanika River Valley, Eielson AFB and Salcha, Fairbanks Metro Area, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Nenana, Tanana Flats, and Two Rivers. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
100 WWAK73 PAFG 121044 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 144 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 AKZ837-130200- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250113T1200Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Delta Junction, Deltana, and Fort Greely 144 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ847-849-130200- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Denali National Park, Donnelly Dome, Kantishna, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Black Rapids, Anderson, Healy, and The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259 144 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ839>845-130200- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0005.250112T1500Z-250113T1500Z/ Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha-Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Chatanika River Valley-Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area- Nenana- Including the cities of Fairbanks, Birch Lake, North Pole, Fox, The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, Two Rivers, Moose Creek, Haystack, Harding Lake, The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Fort Wainwright, Murphy Dome, The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32, Eielson AFB, Ester, The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, The Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, Nenana, Ester Dome, The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85, and Salcha 144 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Highest gusts will be from Eielson to Nenana, as well as over the higher terrain near Fairbanks. * WHERE...Chatanika River Valley, Eielson AFB and Salcha, Fairbanks Metro Area, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Nenana, Tanana Flats, and Two Rivers. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
218 WWAK73 PAFG 122003 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1103 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 AKZ837-131200- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250113T1200Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Fort Greely, Delta Junction, and Deltana 1103 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ847-849-131200- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250113T1200Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Kantishna, Denali National Park, Black Rapids, Anderson, Healy, Donnelly Dome, and The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259 1103 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ839>845-131200- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250113T1500Z/ Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha-Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Chatanika River Valley-Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area- Nenana- Including the cities of Fairbanks, Two Rivers, The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, North Pole, The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, Fox, The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, Birch Lake, The Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, Moose Creek, The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32, Haystack, Salcha, Fort Wainwright, Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Eielson AFB, Ester, Nenana, Ester Dome, Murphy Dome, Harding Lake, and The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85 1103 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Highest gusts will be from Eielson to Nenana, as well as over the higher terrain near Fairbanks. * WHERE...Chatanika River Valley, Eielson AFB and Salcha, Fairbanks Metro Area, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Nenana, Tanana Flats, and Two Rivers. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ JK
995 WWAK73 PAFG 130911 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1211 AM AKST Mon Jan 13 2025 AKZ837-847-849-131015- /O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250113T1200Z/ Delta Junction-Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Deltana, Denali National Park, Donnelly Dome, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Kantishna, Healy, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, Black Rapids, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, and Anderson 1211 AM AKST Mon Jan 13 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ AKZ839>845-131015- /O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250113T1500Z/ Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha-Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Chatanika River Valley-Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area- Nenana- Including the cities of Ester, Fox, The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32, North Pole, The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85, The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, Nenana, The Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, Murphy Dome, Haystack, Two Rivers, Ester Dome, Moose Creek, The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, Salcha, Eielson AFB, The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, Harding Lake, Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, and Birch Lake 1211 AM AKST Mon Jan 13 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ JT
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 Jan 10, 12:58 PM AKST, 11 hours 30 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 10, 12:58 PM AKST, 11 hours 30 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1258 PM AKST Fri Jan 10 2025
.SYNOPSIS...
Continued warm over the Interior through the weekend as chinook
flow persists, as well as strong southerly winds in the Alaska
Range Passes. Some of that wind could reach the Fairbanks area on
Sunday as well as near record high temperatures. For the west
coast, two low pressure systems will move out of the northern
Pacific and into the Bering Friday evening through Monday. These
features will bring heavy snow to portions of Western Alaska and
the Seward Penn.
.DISCUSSION...
Key Messages:
Central and Eastern Interior...
* Temperatures well above average through the weekend.
- Widespread high temperatures in the teens and 20s are expected.
The Central Interior could see highs in the mid to upper 30s on
Sunday. This pattern will bring unseasonably warm to near
record temperatures from Fairbanks to Delta Junction on Sunday.
- A wave moving north along the eastern border will result in some
light snow over the Alaska Highway and the Fortymile Country
on Thursday. Accumulations could be around an inch.
* Wind advisories are in effect for the Alaska Range for
Saturday and High Wind Watches are also in effect for Sunday
for even stronger winds with possible gusts near 80 mph.
- Some of these winds are expected to make it to the Fairbanks
area with gusts of 20 to 35 mph being possible. Wind advisories
are possible around the Fairbanks area for Sunday. A Special
Weather Statement has been issued for these conditions.
- Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for gusty winds and
blowing snow for the Dalton Highway Summits and towards Eagle
Summit along the Steese Highway for Sunday. South facing slopes
of the Alaska Range will see snow and blowing snow with
accumulations of 6 to 12 inches over the weekend.
North Slope and Brooks Range...
* Light to moderate snowfall will be possible for the Western
North Slope Saturday into Sunday as a system crosses the Bering
Sea, with heavier snow possible late Sunday into Monday with
another system. Snow and blowing snow expected in the Brooks
Range and along the Dalton Highway on Sunday. Strong southerly
gusts to 45 mph are possible.
West Coast and Western Interior...
* Two low pressure systems will bring snow and blowing snow to the
west coast Friday into Saturday, and the second system bringing
even heavier snow to the west coast and inland areas Sunday into
Monday. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for the first
storm and Winter Storm Watches are in effect for portions of the
west coast for the second storm for snow amounts of 6 to 12
inches. Winter Storm Warnings have been issued for the Seward
Penn, with the heaviest snow on Sunday.
* Above-normal temperatures are expected as temperatures rise
widely into the teens and 20s. Areas near the northern slopes of
the Alaska Range in particular, including McGrath, may see
temperatures rise in the 30s.
Analysis and Forecast Confidence...
2 systems will impact the west coast Friday and through the
Weekend. The first low will be entering the southern Bering Sea
by Friday morning and models are now in much better agreement
tracking the center of this low just offshore the YK Delta with
the low passing over Nunivak Island Friday evening en route to a
final position over the Bering Strait. Snow and blowing snow
expected for the Y-K Delta and Saint Lawrence Island, although
the YK Delta coast may well see a period of mixed precipitation
for a short period Friday night. However enough cold air should be
in place to keep precipitation all snow further north over the
Seward Peninsula. The second low will bring widespread heavy snow
to the Nulato Hills and the Seward Penn on Sunday. Snow totals
around 6 to 12 inches possible into Monday.
This pattern also sets up an extended period of stronger southerly
flow over the Alaska Range, consequently resulting in Chinook
conditions to the north over portions of the Tanana Valley.
Winds Saturday over the Alaska Range and through the passes should
increase with gust potential up to 60 mph Saturday before an even
strong system pushes wind speeds higher in the 70 to 80 mph range
for Sunday. High Wind Watches are in place for Sunday in
anticipation of even stronger winds late in the weekend.
Extended Forecast Days 4-7 (Sunday through Wednesday)...
With strong Chinooking likely through the Alaska Range late
weekend into early next week, temperatures in the Interior will
increase significantly. Some areas, including the Fairbanks area,
may see temperatures rise well into the 30s to near 40 on Sunday.
Widespread highs in the 30s are possible for the Western Interior
during this same time frame. Winds over the Alaska Range with the
aforementioned Chinook event will likely be strong Sunday, with
the ECMWF ensemble at the McKinley Park site having numerous
members with winds exceeding 70 to 80 mph. Snow and Blowing snow
will continue from the Seward Penn Northward Monday into Tuesday.
Turning colder again over northern Alaska later in the week.
Another low may develop in the Bering next Friday.
Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None.d 4...None.
&&
.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...Wind Advisory for AKZ847-849.
High Wind Watch for AKZ847-849.
Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ850.
Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ816>818-820-824.
Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ821-827.
Winter Storm Warning for AKZ822-823.
Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ825-826.
Winter Storm Watch for AKZ825-826.
Winter Storm Watch for AKZ829-830.
Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ832-834.
Wind Advisory for AKZ837.
PK...Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ801.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ802-850.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ803.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ804-852.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ805.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ806.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ807-811-856>858.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ808>810-855.
Gale Warning for PKZ816.
Gale Warning for PKZ817.
Gale Warning for PKZ851.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ853.
Gale Warning for PKZ854.
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JKThe office that day
Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 12:28 AM AKST | Wind Advisory | AFG | Fairbanks North Star, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 48 hr |
| Jan 11, 1:26 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFG | North Slope | 68 hr |
| Jan 11, 1:43 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 24 hr | |
| Jan 11, 1:47 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 9 days | |
| Jan 11, 1:56 PM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 12 hr | |
| Jan 11, 1:58 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFG | 36 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.