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Blizzard Warning 4, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Apr 21, 2019, 3:17 PM AKDT. It took effect at Apr 22, 2019, 7:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 21, 2019, 3:17 PM AKDT (23:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 22, 2019, 7:00 AM AKDT
- Expired
- Apr 22, 2019, 7:00 PM AKDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
397 WWAK42 PAFC 212317 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 317 PM AKDT Sun Apr 21 2019 AKZ155-221400- /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0004.190422T1500Z-190423T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 317 PM AKDT Sun Apr 21 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM AKDT MONDAY ALONG THE COAST AND NUNIVAK ISLAND... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting 35 to 50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast, including Hooper Bay, Chevak, Toksook Bay, and Mekoryuk. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM AKDT Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. While the worst conditions are expected along the immediate coast, expect periods of snow and blowing snow inland as well with visibilities reduced to one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
2 follow-up statements
577 WWAK42 PAFC 221321 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 521 AM AKDT Mon Apr 22 2019 AKZ155-230300- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0004.190422T1500Z-190423T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 521 AM AKDT Mon Apr 22 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING ALONG THE COAST AND NUNIVAK ISLAND... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting 35 to 50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast, including Hooper Bay, Chevak, Toksook Bay, and Mekoryuk. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM AKDT Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. While the worst conditions are expected along the immediate coast, expect periods of snow and blowing snow inland as well with visibilities reduced to one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
815 WWAK42 PAFC 230236 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 636 PM AKDT Mon Apr 22 2019 AKZ155-230345- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190423T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 636 PM AKDT Mon Apr 22 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED ALONG THE COAST AND NUNIVAK ISLAND... The Blizzard Warning has expired. Winds and snow have diminished, and are expected to continue to diminish overnight. $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
The office that day
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 3:54 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Apr 21, 3:54 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Apr 21, 3:54 AM AKDT | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Apr 21, 3:55 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Apr 21, 3:04 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 37 hr | |
| Apr 21, 3:04 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Apr 21, 3:04 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Apr 21, 3:04 PM AKDT | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Apr 21, 3:35 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 36 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.