High Wind Watch for Aleutians East Borough
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Aleutians East Borough, Interior Kuskokwim Delta, Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island, Northern Bristol Bay Coast
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What is happening
What: Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. Impacts: High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. Where: Aleutians East Borough, including Cold Bay and King Cove. When: From Friday morning through Saturday morning.
What the bulletin says 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.
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Bulletin details
* 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.
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High Wind Watch issued October 20 at 1:11PM AKDT until October 24 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Official revision - Alert
High Wind Watch issued October 20 at 1:11PM AKDT until October 24 at 10:00AM 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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