Active National Weather Service alert for Fairbanks, AK: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory issued September 9 at 1:18AM AKDT until September 9 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK Until Wed, 10:00 PM AKDT.
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Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued September 9 at 1:18AM AKDT until September 9 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK Expires Wed, 10:00 PM AKDT.

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Fairbanks, AK

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48°Scattered Rain Showers41% rain
49°Scattered Rain Showers41% rain
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52°Scattered Rain Showers48% rain
52°Scattered Rain Showers48% rain
53°Scattered Rain Showers48% rain

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Rain Timeline

Highest chance 77%

Most likely around 8 AM, 9 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM. Expected type: Rain.

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Official NWS outlook

7-Day Forecast

High / low temperatures

Today

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54°44°

Rain Showers

Precipitation
77%
Wind
W 15 mph
Sunrise
6:56 AM
Sunset
8:42 PM

Thu

53°45°

Rain Showers

Precipitation
75%
Wind
SW 5 mph
Sunrise
6:59 AM
Sunset
8:38 PM

Fri

57°47°

Rain Showers

Precipitation
79%
Wind
S 5 mph
Sunrise
7:02 AM
Sunset
8:35 PM

Sat

56°41°

Scattered Rain Showers

Precipitation
37%
Wind
SW 5 mph
Sunrise
7:05 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM

Sun

54°39°

Scattered Rain Showers

Precipitation
48%
Wind
SW 5 mph
Sunrise
7:08 AM
Sunset
8:27 PM

Mon

54°40°

Scattered Rain Showers

Precipitation
25%
Wind
0 mph
Sunrise
7:11 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM

Tue

56°42°

Isolated Rain Showers

Precipitation
38%
Wind
E 5 mph
Sunrise
7:14 AM
Sunset
8:20 PM

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Healthy Weather

Real Feel42°F
Use caution walking outside

Wind Advisory is active. Review the official alert before going outside.

WindW15 mph
Best walk timeNo clearly better outdoor window today

The official hourly forecast shows similar weather impacts across the available hours. Shorten or move plans indoors if conditions are uncomfortable, and check active alerts before leaving.

Official EPA AirNowLocal air qualityFairbanks, AK
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Wind gusts25mph
Rain now41%next hour
Humidity96%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast

Wind impact: Breezy — cycling, umbrellas, and loose outdoor items may be affected.

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Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gust25 mph
Pressure
Visibility4.0 mi
Peak rain chance77%
Dew point47°F
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Wind Advisory

Applies to: Tanana Flats; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana; Central InteriorIssued by: NWS Fairbanks AKWind Advisory issued September 9 at 1:18AM AKDT until September 9 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Alert details* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Interior including Fairbanks. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As a cold front brings scattered to widespread rain showers across the Interior Tuesday through Wednesday, winds Tuesday night out of the west. Winds are expected to peak throughout the day Wednesday, before gradually subsiding Wednesday night.
Safety instructionsWinds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure loose belongings ahead of the stronger winds.
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