Full Notification

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The combination of very cold temperatures and strong winds will likely drive wind chills down to 40 below zero during the day Sunday persisting through most of Monday. Strong winds could transport snow and abruptly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will steadily increase through the day. While warning level gusts are not expected for the town of Valdez at this time, gusts to 55 mph will be possible. No new snowfall is expected with this system, but any transportable snow could easily be blown around. Be prepared for sudden reductions to visibility less than one half mile through the pass.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHEAST PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND

Instructions:

Wind chills of 40 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive.