Headline:
High Wind Watch issued October 6 at 1:28PM AKDT until October 9 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 6, 2026 - 2:28pm
Expires:
October 7, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast, especially near Point Hope. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Western Arctic Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov