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High Wind Warning

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Shemya and Attu Islands

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Severity Severe
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.
* WHERE...Shemya and Attu Islands.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low pressure system rapidly strengthening in the southern Bering will bring very strong westerly winds beginning this evening and continuing into late Thursday morning. The strongest wind gusts up to 75 mph are likely across the western Aleutian Islands overnight tonight into early Thursday morning. Winds to steadily diminish through late Thursday morning.

Instructions

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive.
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