Aniak, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 50 below expected.

* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these
temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will be coldest during the
nighttime hours. Daytime wind chills may rise to the -30s due to
diurnal swings in temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

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