Severe Severe Storm ● Closed

High Wind Warning issued October 6 at 1:04PM AKDT until October 8 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: 4 days ago United States
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* WHAT...West winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Shemya * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 AM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong, gusty westerly winds will increase across Shemya Wednesday afternoon, with the strongest winds expected Wednesday afternoon into early Thursday morning. Winds will gradually diminish Thursday morning.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionShemya and Attu Islands
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-07T06:30:00-08:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Shemya and Attu Islands

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