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High Wind Warning issued October 22 at 5:26AM AKDT until October 24 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: 1 hr ago United States
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* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of snow will change to rain by
Friday morning. Wind will increase from the southeast overnight
into Friday morning with peak gusts occurring between 4 AM and 10
AM Friday. In periods of snow, there will likely be low visibility
due to falling and blowing snow.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionSt Lawrence Island
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-22T16:00:00-08:00

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Area as the agency stated it: St Lawrence Island

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