Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:47AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 5:47am
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
Strong winds are expected to increase across the Aleutians East
Saturday afternoon around 1 PM AKDT before diminishing Sunday
morning. The strongest winds are expected from late Saturday
afternoon through early Sunday morning.
Sand Point: Winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Cold Bay: Winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up 60 mph.
King Cove: Winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
False Pass: Winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
For Cold Bay, King Cove and False Pass there is a low chance
(20-30%) for isolated gusts around 70 mph possible.
Strong wind gusts may make travel difficult, and could blow around
unsecured outdoor objects.
Metzler
Area Description:
Aleutians East Borough
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov