Headline:
High Wind Warning issued September 24 at 10:13AM AKDT until September 24 at 11:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 11:13am
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts 45 to 60 mph.
Localized gusts up to 75 mph for Akutan and 85 mph for Cold Bay.
* WHERE...Aleutians East Borough.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM AKDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong front and low pressure system will
move across the Alaska Peninsula this morning. Expect strong
southerly wind gusts with the highest gusts around Cold Bay and
westerly gusts around Akutan. Winds will quickly turn westerly
later this morning and will slowly diminish before turning
southerly and becoming gusty again, with gusts 40 to 60 mph, this
evening.
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:
Aleutians East Borough
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov