Severe · High Wind WatchActive alert
High Wind Watch issued October 5 at 8:51PM AKDT until October 8
Affecting Pribilof Islands
In effect until: Oct 7, 2026, 12:00 AM
Pribilof Islands
Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 12:00 AM.
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 winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ex-Typhoon Choi-Wan moves into the Bering, bringing strong gusty south-southeast winds to the Pribilof Islands from late Wednesday night morning to late Thursday morning. The strongest wind gusts of up to 75 mph are expected between 4 AM to 8 AM Thursday with winds gradually decreasing through late Thursday morning.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™