Weather Alerts for Lower Kuskokwim ValleyIssued by the National Weather Service |
 EXTREME COLD WARNING |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: South Slopes Of The Eastern Brooks Range |
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| Effective: Sun, 2/8 9:30am | Updated: Sun, 2/8 1:45pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Mon, 2/9 4:00pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 70 below zero. * WHERE...Arctic Village * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 70 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light winds coupled with ambient air temperatures as low as 50 below zero will allow for dangerously cold conditions to impact Arctic Village through midweek. Information: Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. |
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 WINTER STORM WATCH |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island |
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| Effective: Sun, 2/8 5:10am | Updated: Sun, 2/8 1:45pm | Urgency: Future |
| Expires: Sun, 2/8 5:00pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Possible |
Details:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Visibilities of one quarter mile or less are possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Information: Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation, and consider changing travel plans. |
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 COLD WEATHER ADVISORY |
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| LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Yukon Flats |
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| Effective: Sun, 2/8 9:30am | Updated: Sun, 2/8 1:45pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Mon, 2/9 4:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 60 below zero. * WHERE...Yukon Flats. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light winds coupled with ambient air temperatures as low as 50 below zero will allow for dangerously cold conditions to impact the Yukon Flats through midweek. Information: Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. |
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