Vigie · High Wind Watch issued October 20 at 1:11PM AKDT until October 24 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Issued by: NWS Anchorage AK
Start: 2026-10-23 18:00 UTC
Expected end: 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC
Message valid until: 2026-10-21 14:15 UTC
Sent: 2026-10-20 21:11 UTC
Original level: Severe
On the map: Not placed: area given as codes with no licensed shape

Official text, unchanged (en-US)

* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Aleutians East Borough, including Cold Bay and King Cove. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A storm force Bering front will bring strong southeast winds to Cold Bay and King Cove. As winds are enhanced through the southeast to northwest oriented gap, there is medium confidence (40 to 60 percent chance) of wind gusts reaching 75 mph or greater.

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.

CAP message

Source: NOAA National Weather Service (https://api.weather.gov). Not endorsed by NOAA or the NWS | Issued by NWS Anchorage AK

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