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High Wind Warning
ActiveKuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Western Capes
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Localized wind gusts up to 75 mph near Cape Newenham.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island and Western Capes.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong front moving inland from the eastern Bering will bring gusty southeasterly winds to the Kuskokwim Delta coast and the Western Capes through this morning. Winds are expected to peak around noon today, then steadily diminish through this evening. Following this system, another round of gusty southerly winds are expected Friday morning, with wind gusts as high as 50 mph.
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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