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High Wind Watch
ActiveAtka and Adak
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* WHAT...Southwest winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.
* WHERE...Atka and Adak.
* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Adak could see the strongest wind gusts of 75 mph with Atka winds potentially gusting to 60 mph. Winds rapidly increase in strength late Monday evening and peak late Tuesday morning as a strong low pressure system moves through the Bering. Winds will gradually lighten but remain gusty through Wednesday.
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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