Wrangell, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10
inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu
Island, Prince of Wales Island and City and Borough of
Wrangell.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea, and air will be be very
difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning
or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will initially start as all
snow on Monday. Through the afternoon and overnight hours on
Monday, a transition to a rain/snow mix, or even rain, is
expected as a strong push of southerly winds moves northward.
The strongest wind gusts will occur as the southerly winds
push northward. The southerly winds diminish in strength on
Tuesday, allowing strong rain and snow showers to move through
the area, potentially bringing additional snow accumulation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water
with you in case of an emergency.

People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of
winter weather.

For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or
visit 511.alaska.gov.

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