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High Wind Warning — Atka and Adak, AK
Issued
10:00 a. m. CDT · jue., sept. 24 2026
Expires
1:00 a. m. CDT · vie., sept. 25 2026
Issuing Office
NWS PAFC

Affected Areas

Atka and Adak, AK

Official Bulletin

082
WWAK72 PAFC 222103
NPWALU

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
103 PM AKDT Tue Sep 22 2026

AKZ787-231500-
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0009.260924T1500Z-260925T0600Z/
Atka and Adak-
Including the cities of
103 PM AKDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM AKDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Atka and Adak.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM AKDT Thursday.

* 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
  Thursday 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 Thursday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

AKZ755-757-231500-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WI.Y.0024.260924T1500Z-260925T0900Z/
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Western Capes-
Including the cities of Platinum, Goodnews Bay, Quinhagak, Toksook
Bay, Mekoryuk, and Kipnuk
103 PM AKDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island and Western Capes.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 1 AM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
  power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong front moving inland from the eastern
  Bering will bring gusty southeasterly winds to the Kuskokwim Delta
  coast and the Western Capes beginning Thursday morning. Winds are
  expected to peak around noon Thursday, then steadily diminish
  through Thursday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CL/JR