Headline:
High Wind Warning issued September 24 at 11:08AM AKDT until September 26 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected
Friday morning. After a brief lull, another stronger push of 40 to
50 mph westerly winds with gusts to 60 mph late Friday evening into
Saturday morning.
* WHERE...Unalaska and Nikolski.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low pressure system in the southern
Bering will bring strong westerly winds beginning this evening and
continuing through Friday evening. Wind gusts up to 55 mph are
likely through westerly favored gaps near Unalaska. A lull in the
winds is expected through Friday midday with a reinvigoration of
the winds out of the west by Friday evening. Gusts to 60 mph are
expected overnight into Saturday morning, with winds coming down by
Saturday afternoon.
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:
Unalaska and Nikolski
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov