Headline:
High Wind Warning issued April 24 at 11:14AM AKDT until April 26 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 12:14pm
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Atka and Adak.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 4 PM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong easterly winds move in Saturday
morning, but the highest winds and worst conditions will begin
when winds turn southerly Saturday evening. There may be a period
of weaker winds Saturday night as the storm center moves through,
but another round of westerly high winds is expected on Sunday
morning. Westerly winds will slowly decrease as the low moves to
the north and weakens through Sunday evening.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Atka and Adak
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK