Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 2:26AM AKDT until October 9 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 8, 2026 - 3:26am
Expires:
October 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
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 this morning to 1 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will increase from west to east
this morning. Winds begin diminishing for Mekoryuk by late this
afternoon, and for coastal communities north of Kipnuk by late this
evening. However, coastal communities from Kipnuk east and south to
Quinhagak will likely see gusty winds persist through Friday
afternoon as the front stalls overhead.
Instruction:
Secure loose objects and use caution when traveling.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov