High Wind Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
342 AM AKDT Wed Oct 21 2026
AKZ847-849-220000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.A.0015.261024T0300Z-261025T0900Z/
Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp-
Including the cities of Healy, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, the
Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, Kantishna, Anderson,
the Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, and Denali National Park
342 AM AKDT Wed Oct 21 2026
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern
Denali Borough.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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GFS
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
327 AM AKDT Wed Oct 21 2026
AKZ755>757-764-212330-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0010.261023T1800Z-261024T1800Z/
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-Interior Kuskokwim Delta-
Western Capes-Northern Bristol Bay Coast-
Including the cities of Togiak, Kipnuk, Kasigluk, Quinhagak, Bethel,
Mekoryuk, Goodnews Bay, Manokotak, Akiachak, Platinum, Dillingham,
Toksook Bay, and Kwethluk
327 AM AKDT Wed Oct 21 2026
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...South to southeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70
mph possible.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, Platinum and Goodnews Bay, 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
327 AM AKDT Wed Oct 21 2026
AKZ781-212330-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.A.0010.261023T1800Z-261024T1800Z/
Aleutians East Borough-
Including the cities of King Cove, Sand Point, and Akutan
327 AM AKDT Wed Oct 21 2026
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
220 PM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AKZ827-220600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.A.0014.261023T0600Z-261025T0000Z/
St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Gambell and Savoonga
220 PM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
possible.
* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A rain/snow mix is expected Thursday night
into early Friday morning. Combined with the strong winds, periods
of reduced visibility due to blowing snow are possible.
Precipitation shifts to mostly rain by midday Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
220 PM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AKZ825-220600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.HW.A.0014.261023T1200Z-261025T0000Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including the cities of Mountain Village, Kotlik, Hooper Bay, Nunam
Iqua, Alakanuk, Emmonak, Chevak, and Scammon Bay
220 PM AKDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A rain/snow mix is expected Thursday night
into early Friday morning. Combined with the strong winds, periods
of reduced visibility due to blowing snow are possible.
Precipitation shifts to mostly rain by midday Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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