- In force from
- Oct 23, 10:00 AM AKDT
- Until
- Oct 24, 10:00 AM AKDT
- Issued
- Oct 20, 1:11 PM AKDT
- Office
- Anchorage, AK
- Number
- 10 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe, Future, Possible
- Where
- AK
HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING
For Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Interior Kuskokwim Delta; Northern Bristol Bay Coast, from Anchorage, AK
- What
- South to southeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.
- Where
- Kuskokwim Delta, and Northern Bristol Bay Coast.
- When
- From Friday morning through Saturday morning.
- Impacts
- High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.
- Additional details
- A strong, storm force Bering front is on track to sweep the Aleutian Chain and arrive to the Kuskokwim Delta/coast and Bristol Bay coast Friday morning. There is currently medium to high confidence (60 to 80 percent chance) of wind gusts exceeding 60 mph for these locations.
What to do
A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
For Aleutians East Borough, from Anchorage, AK
- What
- Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.
- Where
- Aleutians East Borough, including Cold Bay and King Cove.
- When
- From Friday morning through Saturday morning.
- Impacts
- High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.
- Additional details
- A storm force Bering front will bring strong southeast winds to Cold Bay and King Cove. As winds are enhanced through the southeast to northwest oriented gap, there is medium confidence (40 to 60 percent chance) of wind gusts reaching 75 mph or greater.
What to do
A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
Places under it Bethel, Dillingham, Akutan, Kwethluk, Togiak, King Cove, Quinhagak, Kipnuk, Akiachak, Toksook Bay, Kasigluk, Sand Point, and 39 more
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