Headline:
High Wind Watch issued October 20 at 2:20PM AKDT until October 24 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 20, 2026 - 3:20pm
Expires:
October 21, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
possible.
* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A rain/snow mix is expected Thursday night
into early Friday morning. Combined with the strong winds, periods
of reduced visibility due to blowing snow are possible.
Precipitation shifts to mostly rain by midday Friday.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
St Lawrence Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov