- In force from
- Oct 23, 7:00 AM AKDT
- Until
- Oct 24, 4:00 AM AKDT
- Issued
- Oct 21, 1:14 PM AKDT
- Office
- Anchorage, AK
- Number
- 11 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe, Expected, Likely
- Where
- AK
THE PREVIOUS HIGH WIND WATCH HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM AKDT SATURDAY
- What
- South to southeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.
- Where
- Kuskokwim Delta, Platinum and Goodnews Bay, and Northern Bristol Bay Coast.
- When
- From 7 AM Friday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday.
- Impacts
- High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.
- Additional details
- The strongest winds are expected to start by 4PM AKDT Friday for the Kuskokwim Delta, Northern Bristol Bay, Platinum, and Goodnews Bay. For the Western Capes, the strongest winds are expected near Cape Newenham, with winds for Platinum and Goodnews Bay expected to be near 60 mph. For Northern Bristol Bay, the strongest winds are expected near Togiak, while gusts up to 50 mph are expected for Dillingham. Winds are expected to steadily diminish through Saturday as the front moves inland and weakens.
What to do
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.
Places under it Bethel, Dillingham, Kwethluk, Togiak, Quinhagak, Kipnuk, Akiachak, Toksook Bay, Kasigluk, Nunapitchuk, Aniak, Napaskiak, and 33 more
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