Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:18AM AKDT until October 8 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 8, 2026 - 12:18pm
Expires:
October 8, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southeasterly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will continue to strengthen through the
afternoon hours, with the strongest winds between 1pm and 4pm this
afternoon. Winds will then gradually diminish through the evening
hours. The end time of the wind advisory has been shortened by a
day. Winds will still re-strengthen for communities near Kuskokwim
Bay early Friday morning, but will be weaker than today, peaking at
around 35 mph.
Instruction:
Secure loose objects and use caution when traveling.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov