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High Wind Watch

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Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Interior Kuskokwim Delta; Northern Bristol Bay Coast

Starts Oct 23, 10:00 AM AKDT

Ends Oct 24, 10:00 AM AKDT

Issued Oct 20, 1:11 PM AKDT

Severity Severe

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, and Northern Bristol Bay Coast.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong, storm force Bering front is on track to sweep the Aleutian Chain and arrive to the Kuskokwim Delta/coast and Bristol Bay coast Friday morning. There is currently medium to high confidence (60 to 80 percent chance) of wind gusts exceeding 60 mph for these locations.

Instructions

A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

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