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High Wind Warning

Active

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

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Severe
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, Platinum and Goodnews Bay, and Northern Bristol Bay Coast.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds continue to gust in the 55 to 65 mph range for the Kuskokwim Delta, and 50 to 60 mph gusts are being felt farther south. Expect these winds to remain quite gusty through the rest of this evening, and steadily diminish through Saturday as the front moves inland and weakens.

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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