...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Bristol Bay. * WHEN...Until 5 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas west of the Alaska Range including Iliamna and will see downsloping effects with lesser snow amounts of 1 to 3 inches. 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. &&
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING ALONG THE BRISTOL BAY COAST FROM NAKNEK SOUTH... * LOCATION...Low lying areas along the Bristol Bay coast from Naknek south. * COASTAL FLOODING...Sea levels rising 3 to 6 feet above normal high tides. * TIMING...12 PM AKST Today to 9 PM Today. * IMPACTS...Low lying areas could see minor flooding. Ice could pile up on the beach. Boats and other items in low lying areas could be damaged. Water could flow through cracks in the ice causing ponding water over shorefast ice. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A coastal flood warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. &&
