Severe Severe Storm ● Closed

High Wind Warning issued September 23 at 10:54AM AKDT until September 24 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: Oct 2, 2026 United States
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* WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...Shemya and Attu Islands.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low pressure system rapidly
strengthening in the southern Bering will bring very strong
westerly winds beginning this evening and continuing into late
Thursday morning. The strongest wind gusts up to 75 mph are likely
across the western Aleutian Islands overnight tonight into early
Thursday morning. Winds to steadily diminish through late 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 Expires2026-09-24T07:30:00-08:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Shemya and Attu Islands

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