WWAK72 PAFC 201237

NPWALU



URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Anchorage AK

437 AM AKDT Fri Mar 20 2026



AKZ755-756-202100-

/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260320T2100Z/

Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta-

Including the cities of Bethel, Akiachak, Quinhagak, Kasigluk,

Kwethluk, Mekoryuk, Toksook Bay, and Kipnuk

437 AM AKDT Fri Mar 20 2026



...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS 

AFTERNOON...



* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 45 below have been observed.



* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta.



* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon.



* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero 

  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 

  Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures early this morning will see the 

  lowest expected wind chills. By this afternoon, wind chills will 

  warm above hazardous levels. Wind gusts to 35 mph may cause 

  blowing snow where transportable snow on the ground remains.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 

hat, and gloves.



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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AKZ757-202100-

/O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260320T2100Z/

Western Capes-

Including the cities of Goodnews Bay and Platinum

437 AM AKDT Fri Mar 20 2026



...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS 

AFTERNOON...



* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below have been observed.



* WHERE...Western Capes.



* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon.



* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 

  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 

  Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures early this morning will see the 

  lowest expected wind chills. By this afternoon, wind chills will 

  warm above hazardous levels. Wind gusts to 40 mph may cause 

  blowing snow where transportable snow on the ground remains.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 

hat, and gloves.



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