Headline:
Cold Weather Advisory issued March 8 at 4:38AM AKDT until March 8 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Cold Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 5:38am
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below.
* WHERE...Kodiak Island.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold temperatures and gusty winds of 20 to 40
mph have allowed wind chills to drop below zero. The coldest wind
chills of 10 to 15 below will be felt across the southern half of
Kodiak Island where winds are the strongest with wind chills over
the northern half of the island dropping down to 5 to 10 below
zero.
Instruction:
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Area Description:
Kodiak Island Northeast; Kodiak Island Southwest
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov