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High Wind Warning issued October 7 at 10:42AM AKDT until October 8

Affecting Shemya and Attu Islands

In effect until: Oct 8, 2026, 12:00 PM

Shemya and Attu Islands

Likely impact; effects through 12:00 PM.

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.

Read the original bulletin (official text)
* WHAT...Southeasterly winds 40 to 50 mph with gust up to 75 mph in
the morning. Then, winds shift westerly, increasing to 50 to 60 mph
with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Shemya

* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 30 to 50 percent chance of gusts 75
mph or greater with southeasterly winds in the early afternoon.
However, the highest gusts will be most likely from about
mid-afternoon through the evening, after winds turn westerly. Winds
will gradually diminish through the overnight hours.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™