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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Anchorage AK

352 PM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026



AKZ761-773-781-092100-

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Central Alaska Peninsula-Chignik-Southern Alaska Peninsula-

Including the cities of Cold Bay, Sand Point, Chignik, Port

Heiden, Perryville, and False Pass

352 PM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026



...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT TO 1 

PM AKDT MONDAY...



* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 10 to 25 below expected.



* WHERE...Central Alaska Peninsula, Chignik, and Southern Alaska 

  Peninsula.



* WHEN...From midnight AKST tonight to 1 PM AKDT Monday.



* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero 

  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 

  Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these 

  temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with 

  prolonged exposure.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold northerly flow and enhanced wind gusts 

  will lead to a period of frigid wind chills over the weekend 

  through Monday morning. By Monday afternoon, a slight warming 

  trend will occur, raising wind chills closer to zero.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 

hat, and gloves.



Keep pets indoors as much as possible.



Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 

portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 

inside.



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