High Wind Warning for Atka and Adak
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Atka and Adak, Shemya and Attu Islands
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- Severe
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What is happening
What: South winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph, strongest winds will be in Adak. Impacts: High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. Where: Atka and Adak. When: From 5 PM Wednesday to 4 AM AKDT Thursday.
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...South winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph, strongest winds will be in Adak. * WHERE...Atka and Adak. * WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 4 AM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong, gusty southerly winds will increase across Adak and Atka, late Wednesday afternoon, with the strongest winds in Adak expected Wednesday evening. Wind gusts at Atka will be up to 70 mph. Winds will diminish early Thursday morning, as the winds shift westerly.
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- Alert
High Wind Warning issued October 6 at 1:04PM AKDT until October 8 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Official revision - Alert
High Wind Warning issued October 6 at 1:04PM AKDT until October 8 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Anchorage AK. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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