Headline:
High Wind Warning issued October 6 at 1:04PM AKDT until October 8 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 6, 2026 - 2:04pm
Expires:
October 7, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Shemya * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 AM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong, gusty westerly winds will increase across Shemya Wednesday afternoon, with the strongest winds expected Wednesday afternoon into early Thursday morning. Winds will gradually diminish 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