Point Hope, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow leading to blizzard conditions, especially
near Point Lay. East-northeast winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Point Lay and Point Hope.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A shallow ground blizzard is expected to
continue at Point Lay through at least Friday morning. Winds will
slowly weaken through the day Friday allowing conditions to slowly
improve. There is a chance for periods of blowing snow to impact
Point Hope as well, although these will be less frequent and less
impactful.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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