Special Weather Statement 05/05/2025 03:08 for Alaska areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 2:08AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 5, 2025 - 3:08am
Expires: 
May 5, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description: 
East winds persist through Tuesday but increase with gusts to 55 mph by this afternoon along the Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast and up to 40 mph from Nuiqsut to Utqiagvik. This will result in blowing snow and fog which may bring visibility below 1 mile at times. A Winter Weather Advisory may be needed this afternoon through Tuesday if visibility reduces to a half mile or less.
Area Description: 
Northern Arctic Coast; Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK