Expires:202501311545;Remove:202501311545;023116 WWAK72 PAFG 311445 NPWWCZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 545 AM AKST Fri Jan 31 2025 AKZ816-311545- /O.EXP.PAFG.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250131T1500Z/ Lower Kobuk Valley- Including the cities of Noorvik, Selawik, and Kiana 545 AM AKST Fri Jan 31 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM AKST EARLY THIS MORNING... Temperatures and wind chill temperatures are slowly rising this morning and are ranging from 50 below zero to 60 below zero. The slow warming is anticipated to continue through the day to 40 below zero this afternoon. Very cold wind chills will persist through today, so appropriate precautions should be continue to be taken. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. $$ BMB