Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/24/2026 09:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 8:29AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 24, 2026 - 9:29am
Expires: 
September 24, 2026 - 11:30am
Description: 
A strong frontal system and low pressure system is moving across the Alaska Peninsula this morning. Winds have quickly increased with wind gusts ranging from 45 to 75 mph, with the strongest gusts around Cold Bay. These southerly wind gusts are expected to peak in intensity by 10 AM before slowly diminishing and becoming more southwesterly. Winds will shift back to the south this evening with wind gusts increasing to between 40 and 60 mph.
Area Description: 
Aleutians East Borough
Forcast Office: 
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov