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Aleutians West Census Area weather alerts

1 active alert for Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska right now: a Wind Advisory.

41 in the last 30 days 47 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: High Wind Warning Get alerts on your phone →

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Wind Advisory

Issued Fri, Oct 23, 12:54 AM BST by NWS Anchorage AK Until Sat, Oct 24, 1:00 AM BST (in 24 hr)

Area: Unalaska and Nikolski

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Unalaska and Nikolski. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds will steadily increase overnight tonight and will peak around mid mornin...

What it means: Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.

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Last 30 days

Recent alerts for Aleutians West Census Area

AlertIssuedEndedIssued by
Wind Advisory Oct 22, 9:10 AM Oct 24, 1:00 AM Anchorage AK
Wind Advisory Oct 8, 11:26 AM Oct 8, 10:00 PM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Oct 7, 7:42 PM Oct 8, 1:00 PM Anchorage AK
Wind Advisory Oct 7, 7:42 PM Oct 8, 10:00 PM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Oct 7, 7:42 PM Oct 8, 1:00 PM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Oct 7, 2:23 PM Oct 8, 1:00 PM Anchorage AK
High Wind Watch Oct 7, 2:23 PM Oct 8, 7:00 PM Anchorage AK
Wind Advisory Oct 7, 2:23 PM Oct 8, 10:00 PM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Oct 7, 2:23 PM Oct 8, 1:00 PM Anchorage AK
High Wind Watch Oct 6, 10:04 PM Oct 8, 7:00 PM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Oct 6, 10:04 PM Oct 8, 1:00 PM Anchorage AK
Wind Advisory Oct 6, 10:04 PM Oct 8, 10:00 PM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Oct 6, 10:04 PM Oct 8, 1:00 PM Anchorage AK
High Wind Watch Oct 6, 5:51 AM Oct 8, 1:00 PM Anchorage AK
High Wind Watch Oct 6, 5:51 AM Oct 8, 7:00 PM Anchorage AK
High Wind Watch Oct 6, 5:51 AM Oct 8, 9:00 PM Anchorage AK
Wind Advisory Oct 4, 2:32 PM Oct 5, 7:00 AM Anchorage AK
Wind Advisory Oct 3, 11:26 PM Oct 5, 7:00 AM Anchorage AK
Wind Advisory Oct 3, 3:58 PM Oct 5, 7:00 AM Anchorage AK
Wind Advisory Oct 2, 9:06 PM Oct 5, 7:00 AM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Sep 25, 11:35 PM Sep 26, 6:00 AM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Sep 25, 11:35 PM Sep 27, 1:00 AM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Sep 25, 11:47 AM Sep 27, 1:00 AM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Sep 25, 11:47 AM Sep 26, 6:00 AM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Sep 25, 7:39 AM Sep 26, 4:00 PM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Sep 25, 7:39 AM Sep 27, 1:00 AM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Sep 25, 7:00 AM Sep 26, 4:00 PM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Sep 24, 8:08 PM Sep 26, 4:00 PM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Sep 24, 8:08 PM Sep 27, 1:00 AM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Sep 24, 7:13 PM Sep 25, 7:00 AM Anchorage AK
Wind Advisory Sep 24, 7:13 PM Sep 26, 7:00 AM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Sep 24, 6:06 PM Sep 24, 7:00 PM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Sep 24, 6:06 PM Sep 25, 7:00 AM Anchorage AK
Wind Advisory Sep 24, 6:06 PM Sep 26, 7:00 AM Anchorage AK
Wind Advisory Sep 24, 5:28 PM Sep 26, 7:00 AM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Sep 24, 5:28 PM Sep 24, 7:00 PM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Sep 24, 5:28 PM Sep 25, 7:00 AM Anchorage AK
Wind Advisory Sep 24, 2:22 PM Sep 26, 7:00 AM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Sep 24, 2:22 PM Sep 24, 7:00 PM Anchorage AK
High Wind Warning Sep 24, 2:22 PM Sep 25, 7:00 AM Anchorage AK

Pattern

What Aleutians West Census Area gets alerted for

Every alert that named Aleutians West Census Area in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.

High Wind Warning
27
Wind Advisory
15
High Wind Watch
5

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What these alerts mean

A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.

Wind Advisory

Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning

Sustained winds of 40 mph or more, or gusts of 58 mph or more, are expected. Secure loose objects and expect downed trees and power lines.

High Wind Watch

Damaging winds are possible. Secure loose objects ahead of time.

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