Severe Severe Storm ● Closed

High Wind Warning issued September 24 at 8:28AM AKDT until September 24 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK, United States of America

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* WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.

* WHERE...Atka and Adak.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very strong westerly winds will initiate this
morning due to a deep low pressure system in the southern Bering
Sea. Favored East-West channels could promote locally higher gusts.
Strongest winds are expected from about noon to 3pm AKDT. Winds to
steadily diminish through tonight.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionAtka and Adak
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-09-24T22:00:00-08:00

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