Headline:
High Wind Warning issued September 24 at 8:28AM AKDT until September 25 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 9:28am
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
expected. Localized wind gusts up to 75 mph near Cape Newenham.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island and Western Capes.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong front moving inland from the eastern
Bering will bring gusty southeasterly winds to the Kuskokwim Delta
coast and the Western Capes through this morning. Winds are
expected to peak around noon today, then steadily diminish through
this evening. Following this system, another round of gusty
southerly winds are expected Friday morning, with wind gusts as
high as 50 mph.
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:
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Western Capes
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov