Headline:
High Wind Warning issued October 7 at 10:42AM AKDT until October 8 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 7, 2026 - 11:42am
Expires:
October 8, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...South winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. Strongest
winds will be in Adak.
* WHERE...Atka and Adak.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 4 AM AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong, gusty southerly winds will increase
across Adak and Atka, late this afternoon, with the strongest winds
in Adak expected this evening. Wind gusts at Atka will be up to 70
mph. Winds will diminish early Thursday morning, as the winds shift
westerly.
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:
Atka and Adak
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov