Special Weather Statement Alaska | Effective 03/09/2026 11:02

Strong northwesterly winds gusting as high as 35 mph are currently resuspending ash from the 1912 Katmai-Novarupta eruption across Southwest Kodiak Island, causing haze and trace amounts of ash accumulation. Communities most likely to be impacted include Karluk and Larsen Bay. People in sensitive groups or with respiratory ailments are encouraged to stay indoors and reduce outdoor activity to avoid inhaling the ash. Winds are expected to slowly diminish overnight tonight through Tuesday morning, which should cause ash to settle out of the atmosphere.