Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 7 at 10:42AM AKDT until October 9 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 7, 2026 - 11:42am
Expires:
October 8, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Southeasterly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island.
* WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 1 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The advisory has been extended as a
slow-moving front remains over the Kuskokwim Delta, allowing strong
and gusty winds to persist longer. Gusty southeasterly winds begin
increasing early Thursday morning. Gusts of 50 mph or greater will
be likely through much of Thursday as a front stalls over the
region. The winds will begin to subside by Friday afternoon.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov