Metlakatla, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Annette Island.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow is expected to be the heaviest
during the afternoon and evening hours, with the snow becoming
more wet and heavy as time goes on before transitioning to rain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of
winter weather.

For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or
visit 511.alaska.gov.

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