Headline:
High Wind Warning issued September 23 at 10:54AM AKDT until September 24 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 11:54am
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.
* WHERE...Shemya and Attu Islands.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low pressure system rapidly
strengthening in the southern Bering will bring very strong
westerly winds beginning this evening and continuing into late
Thursday morning. The strongest wind gusts up to 75 mph are likely
across the western Aleutian Islands overnight tonight into early
Thursday morning. Winds to steadily diminish through late Thursday
morning.
Instruction:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread
power outages. Use caution if you must drive.
Area Description:
Shemya and Attu Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov