Headline:
Wind Advisory issued September 23 at 12:54PM AKDT until September 25 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 1:54pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Kodiak Island.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 7 AM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A gale force front will enter the western Gulf
of Alaska by early Thursday afternoon, sending a corridor of
southeast winds towards Kodiak Island through Friday morning. This
front will be a fast mover, and will first impact Akhiok and Old
Harbor Thursday evening into early Friday morning, while Kodiak
City and Chiniak is on track to see an increase in winds early to
mid morning Friday. This front will then continue to progress
northeastward through the rest of Friday morning and away from
Kodiak Island.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Kodiak Island Northeast; Kodiak Island Southwest
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov