Napakiak, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -40 to -60. For Pilot Point
and Port Heiden, very cold wind chills as low as -30 to -45.

* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley, Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes,
Bristol Bay, and Northern and Central Alaska Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures will continue to remain
around -10 to -25 degrees along the coast and as low as -30 to -40
degrees inland. An increase in wind today to as high as 20 mph
inland and 40 mph along the coast will bring widespread areas of
frigid wind chills, with the wind chills to -55 or lower. Gusty
winds may loft snow on the ground, potentially reducing visibility
to one-half mile or less at times. Coldest wind chills expected
for inland Kuskokwim Delta and interior Bristol Bay. Confidence is
low for when this cold air outbreak will end, as there is a chance
that bitterly cold conditions could continue through early next
week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An extreme cold warning means that dangerously low temperatures are
expected for a prolonged period of time. Wear protective clothing
such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have
plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of
outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to
drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should
drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from
freezing.

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...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes, Northern Bristol Bay
Coast, and Inland Bristol Bay.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
evening and Friday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northeasterly winds will continue to
gradually pick up in intensity this afternoon, increasing the
threat of blowing snow. The areas most affected will be coastal
communities along the Kuskokwim Delta and Bristol Bay regions.
Winds begin to slowly diminish Saturday morning, which in turn
will decrease blowing snow potential.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas.

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