Savoonga, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and strong wind. Additional snow accumulations between
3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds combined
with snow could lead to significant reductions in visibility.
Localized blizzard conditions possible at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates can be as high as 1 inch per
hour at points tonight. This coupled with strong wind gusts to 50
mph will result in low visibility, potentially as low as
one-quarter mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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