Weather Alert in Alaska
Cold Weather Advisory issued March 19 at 2:45PM AKDT until March 20 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
AREAS AFFECTED: Western Capes
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...Western Capes. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT Friday. * 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 overnight and in the early morning will see the lowest expected wind chills. Temperatures and wind chills expected to improve during daytime hours, but return to hazardous levels by nighttime and early morning hours. By Friday afternoon, wind chills will warm above hazardous levels. Wind gusts to 40 mph may cause blowing snow where transportable snow on the ground remains.
INSTRUCTION: 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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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the
distinguishing features of most clouds.
Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud.
The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation,
such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form
of a stratus cloud.
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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are
characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets
than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.
Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km)
and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer.
These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift
in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.
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