Weather Alerts For Middleton Island, AK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 353 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026 Western Copper Valley-Ernestine-McCarthy- Including the cities of Nelchina, McCarthy, Mendeltna, Tolsona, Tonsina, and 46 Mile 353 AM AKST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 40 to 55 below expected. * WHERE...Ernestine, McCarthy, and Western Copper Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will continue to fall each day. Calm winds may allow temperatures to drop to 55 to 60 below in some areas Saturday and Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. &&