Weather Alerts for Eastern Beaufort Sea CoastIssued by the National Weather Service |
 BLIZZARD WARNING |
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| EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST | ||
Areas Affected: Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast |
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| Effective: Mon, 3/9 7:59pm | Updated: Tue, 3/10 1:05pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Tue, 3/10 4:00pm | Severity: Extreme | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Wind chills as low as 55 below zero. * WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Significant blowing and drifting snow will result in whiteout conditions at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and lowest visibilities are expected Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning. Information: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. |
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 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY |
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| EASTERN BEAUFORT SEA COAST | ||
Areas Affected: Central Beaufort Sea Coast - Central Arctic Plains |
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| Effective: Mon, 3/9 7:59pm | Updated: Tue, 3/10 1:05pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Tue, 3/10 4:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 55 below zero. * WHERE...Central Arctic Plains and Central Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1/2 mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and lowest visibilities are expected Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning. Information: Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions. |
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