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High Wind Warning issued September 23 at 5:20AM AKDT until September 24

Affecting Shemya and Attu Islands

In effect until: Sep 24, 2026, 12:00 AM

Shemya and Attu Islands

Likely impact; effects through 12:00 AM.

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.

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* WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...Shemya and Attu Islands.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low pressure system rapidly
strengthening in the southern Bering will bring very strong
westerly winds beginning this evening and continuing into late
Thursday morning. The strongest wind gusts up to 75 mph are likely
across the western Aleutian Islands overnight tonight into early
Thursday morning. Winds to steadily diminish through late Thursday
morning.

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

High Wind Warning issued September 23 at 5:20AM AKDT until September 24

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