Headline:
High Wind Watch issued September 8 at 1:08AM AKDT until September 11 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 8, 2026 - 2:08am
Expires:
September 8, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, blow around unsecured
objects, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be
difficult.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Area Description:
Western Arctic Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov