Severe · High Wind WatchActive alert
High Wind Watch issued October 21 at 3:27AM AKDT until October 24
Affecting Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Interior Kuskokwim Delta; Western Capes; Northern Bristol Bay Coast
In effect until: Oct 21, 2026, 11:30 PM
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Interior Kuskokwim Delta; Western Capes; Northern Bristol Bay Coast
Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 11:30 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, Platinum and Goodnews Bay, 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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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™