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High Wind Watch issued October 20 at 1:11PM AKDT until October 24

Affecting Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Interior Kuskokwim Delta; Northern Bristol Bay Coast

In effect until: Oct 21, 2026, 2:15 PM

Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Interior Kuskokwim Delta; Northern Bristol Bay Coast

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 2:15 PM.

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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* 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.

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High Wind Watch issued October 20 at 1:11PM AKDT until October 24

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