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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 10:35 PM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY CONTINUES... Sustained northeast winds of strong gale force are likely impacting Disenchantment Bay, with gale force for most of Yakutat Bay, bringing concerns for heavy freezing spray. Winds will diminish through Monday, with the threat of heavy freezing spray decreasing by Monday evening.
Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 7:46 PM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Extremely cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected for Yakutat. Extremely cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected for Elfin Cove and Pelican. * WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat. Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest values expected late Sunday night through early next week. The coldest windchill temperatures will be farther inland away from maritime influence. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask 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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