Weather Alert in Alaska
Cold Weather Advisory issued March 20 at 12:00PM AKDT until March 21 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
AREAS AFFECTED: Western Capes
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below have been observed. * WHERE...Western Capes. * WHEN...Until noon AKDT Saturday. * 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 early this morning will see the lowest expected wind chills. By this afternoon, wind chills will moderate above hazardous levels. However, with gusty winds continuing tonight into Saturday morning, wind chills are expected to return to hazardous levels before temperatures warm more through Saturday. Wind gusts to 35 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 Cirrus Clouds?
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Cirrus clouds are high-level clouds that occur above 20,000 feet
and are composed mainly of ice crystals.
They are thin and wispy in appearance.
What do they indicate?
They are often the first sign of an approaching storm.
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Weather Topic: What are Contrails?
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A contrail is an artificial cloud, created by the passing of an
aircraft.
Contrails form because water vapor in the exhaust of aircraft engines is suspended
in the air under certain temperatures and humidity conditions. These contrails
are called exhaust contrails.
Another type of contrail can form due to a temporary reduction in air pressure
moving over the plane's surface, causing condensation.
These are called aerodynamic contrails.
When you can see your breath on a cold day, it is also because of condensation.
The reason contrails last longer than the condensation from your breath is
because the water in contrails freezes into ice particles.
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