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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
945 PM AKDT Thu Aug 21 2025

AKZ809-810-230000-
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Central Brooks Range-Romanzof Mountains-
Including the cities of the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322,
Headwaters of the Canning River, Atigun Pass, Anaktuvuk Pass, and
Galbraith Lake
945 PM AKDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Central Brooks Range and Romanzof Mountains.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. Expect to see the strongest winds at high
  elevations, and in any north-south oriented mountain passes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a very brief event as a low
  pressure system passes north of the Brooks Range. Winds will
  strengthen rapidly Saturday morning and diminish quickly Saturday
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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