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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
535 PM AKST Thu Jan 30 2025

AKZ816-311500-
/O.NEW.PAFG.EC.W.0001.250131T0235Z-250131T1500Z/
Lower Kobuk Valley-
Including the cities of Noorvik, Kiana, and Selawik
535 PM AKST Thu Jan 30 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 75 below in Selawik.

* WHERE...Lower Kobuk Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 75 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures are between -40 and -45F.
  Wind speeds have increased to 10 to 15 mph resulting in wind
  chills as low as -75F.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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