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...Southeasterly winds 40 to 50 mph with gust up to 75 mph in
the morning. Then, winds shift westerly, increasing to 50 to 60 mph
with gusts up to 75 mph.
* WHERE...Shemya
* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 30 to 50 percent chance of gusts 75
mph or greater with southeasterly winds in the early afternoon.
However, the highest gusts will be most likely from about
mid-afternoon through the evening, after winds turn westerly. Winds
will gradually diminish through the overnight hours.
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