Shishmaref, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow and gusty winds. Additional snow accumulations
of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Diomede.

* 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.

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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