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High Wind Watch issued October 5 at 2:17PM AKDT until October 9

Affecting Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast; Southern Seward Peninsula Coast; Interior Seward Peninsula

In effect until: Oct 6, 2026, 6:30 AM

Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast; Southern Seward Peninsula Coast; Interior Seward Peninsula

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 6:30 AM.

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* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast, Interior Seward Peninsula, Shishmaref,
and Southern Seward Peninsula Coast.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

High Wind Watch issued October 5 at 2:17PM AKDT until October 9

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