Chuathbaluk, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...ICE STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Ice accumulations around three
quarters of an inch.

Blizzard conditions with wind gusts 45 to 55 mph reducing
visibilities to 1/4 mile or less for coastal communities. Total
snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, Kuskokwim Valley, including Bethel,
Aniak, and Crooked Creek for the Ice Storm.

Coastal Kuskokwim Delta, including Nunivak and Nelson Islands for
Blizzard conditions.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Surfaces will likely
become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation may cause
power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will remain all snow north and
west of Bethel. North and west of this line is where the Blizzard
conditions are ongoing. South and east of this line is where the
freezing rain and Ice Storm conditions are observed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An Ice Storm Warning means significant amounts of ice accumulation
will make travel extremely hazardous. Travel is strongly
discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and
water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Snapped power lines
and falling tree branches are also possible.

Prepare for possible power outages.

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