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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1103 PM AKDT Fri Aug 22 2025

AKZ844-240000-
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Fairbanks Metro Area-
Including the cities of Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Ester,
North Pole, and Fox
1103 PM AKDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM AKDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Fairbanks Metro Area.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and may
  cause tree damage resulting in a few power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall
  expected to accompany these winds through much of Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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AKZ811-812-832-834-838-842-240000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0027.250823T1200Z-250824T0900Z/
South Slopes Of The Eastern Brooks Range-
South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range-Dalton Highway Summits-
White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River-
Upper Chena River Valley-Chatanika River Valley-
Including the cities of Arctic Village, Wiseman, Coldfoot,
Chandalar DOT Camp, Iniakuk Lake,
the Dalton Highway from MP 165 to MP 232, Gobblers Knob,
Prospect Creek, Finger Mountain, the Yukon River Bridge,
the Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164, Livengood,
Circle Hot Springs, Eagle Summit, Twelvemile Summit,
the Steese Highway from MP 85 to MP 124,
the Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134,
the Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38, Chena Hot Springs,
Chena Hot Springs Road east of MP 34, Haystack,
the Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32,
and the Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85
1103 PM AKDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM AKDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected. The strongest winds are expected above 2000 feet
  elevation.

* WHERE...Chatanika River Valley, Dalton Highway Summits, South
  Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range, South Slopes Of The
  Eastern Brooks Range, Upper Chena River Valley, and White
  Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and may
  cause tree damage resulting in a few power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...These strong winds usher in a prolonged
  period of rainy weather so hunters and recreationists are
  encouraged to prepare for rising water levels on rivers and
  their tributaries.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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