Headline:
High Wind Watch issued October 20 at 1:11PM AKDT until October 24 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 20, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires:
October 21, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
* WHAT...South to southeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70
mph possible.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, and Northern Bristol Bay Coast.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong, storm force Bering front is on track
to sweep the Aleutian Chain and arrive to the Kuskokwim Delta/coast
and Bristol Bay coast Friday morning. There is currently medium to
high confidence (60 to 80 percent chance) of wind gusts exceeding
60 mph for these locations.
Instruction:
A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind
event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location
prior to the onset of winds.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Interior Kuskokwim Delta; Northern Bristol Bay Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov