Special Weather Statement for Northwest Arctic Coast; Northern Arctic Coast; Western Arctic Plains
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What you need to know
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What is happening
At 645 PM AKDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles southwest of Atqasuk, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds and minor hail damage is possible. Locations impacted include... Atqasuk.
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 13 at 6:45PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Fairbanks AK. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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