Headline:
Wind Advisory issued May 29 at 8:27PM AKDT until May 30 at 2:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2025 - 9:27pm
Expires:
May 30, 2025 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory,
south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Delta Junction.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 4 PM AKDT Friday. For
the Wind Advisory, until 2 AM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result. There will be some areas of blowing dust
with visibility of one mile or less, especially near and along the
Richardson Highway
Instruction:
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until conditions improve. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero if driving along the Richardson Highway. If
you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Delta Junction
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK