Metlakatla, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...VERY COLD WEATHER EXPECTED...

Through the weekend and early next week, cold arctic air will
return to the Panhandle. Low temperatures in the central
panhandle and NE Gulf Coast are expected to drop into the single
digits above zero for many communities, with wind sheltered areas
likely dropping to single digits below zero. Southern panhandle
locations will likely see single digits above zero to teens for
low temperatures with the coldest temperatures in wind sheltered
areas. Current forecast reflects the cold temperatures arriving
to the central panhandle by Friday and to southern areas by the
weekend. The coldest weather is expected Saturday night into
early next week. These cold air temperatures, combined with gusty
outflow winds, could bring dangerous wind chill values as well.
Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to these
temperatures for extended periods of time. Of particular concern
are the elderly, along with those without adequate shelter.

Make preparations now. Prepare vessels and homes for cold weather
through the week.