United StatesAlaskaNWS, FEMA, USGSArchive to October 13, 2026
Alaska: warnings and declarations in 2026
The National Weather Service issued 180 warnings for Alaska in 2026 through September, 20% above the average of 150 for those months in 2008-2025. The most frequent was the blizzard warning (46). FEMA has made 3 declarations for Alaska this year.
Latest notices in Alaska
USGSM2.5October 13, 2026
M2.5 earthquake, 15 km NNE of Ridgeway, Alaska
At 2:24 p.m. UTC, October 13, 2026
USGSM3.0October 13, 2026
M3.0 earthquake, 34 km N of Skwentna, Alaska
At 8:28 a.m. UTC, October 13, 2026
USGSM2.8October 13, 2026
M2.8 earthquake, 91 km W of Akhiok, Alaska
At 6:51 a.m. UTC, October 13, 2026
USGSM2.5October 13, 2026
M2.5 earthquake, 48 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska
At 5:10 a.m. UTC, October 13, 2026
USGSM2.5October 12, 2026
M2.5 earthquake, 30 km WSW of Petersville, Alaska
At 11:35 p.m. UTC, October 12, 2026
USGSM3.5October 12, 2026
M3.5 earthquake, 148 km SE of Chignik, Alaska
At 11:23 p.m. UTC, October 12, 2026
USGSM3.6October 12, 2026
M3.6 earthquake, Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
At 10:26 p.m. UTC, October 12, 2026
USGSM2.5October 12, 2026
M2.5 earthquake, 173 km S of Akhiok, Alaska
At 5:42 p.m. UTC, October 12, 2026
Which warnings, watches and advisories does Alaska get?
| Product | Yearly average 2008-2025 | 2025 | 2026 through September | Average, same months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Weather Advisory | 188 | 192 | 154 | 114 |
| Wind Advisory | 65 | 48 | 106 | 43 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 60 | 76 | 51 | 41 |
| High Wind Warning | 54 | 52 | 32 | 28 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 54 | 27 | 34 | 42 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 53 | 46 | 43 | 29 |
| Blizzard Warning | 52 | 49 | 46 | 37 |
| Flood Advisory | 50 | 63 | 40 | 43 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 39 | 59 | 49 | 22 |
| High Wind Watch | 32 | 33 | 25 | 16 |
| Red Flag Warning | 24 | 18 | 27 | 24 |
| Blizzard Watch | 17 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Flood Warning | 16 | 16 | 25 | 15 |
| Freezing Rain Advisory | 15 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Flood Watch | 14 | 17 | 15 | 12 |
| High Surf Advisory | 13 | 12 | 13 | 6 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 8 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 7 | 10 | 0 | 7 |
| Frost Advisory | 6 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
| Snow Advisory | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| Coastal Flood Watch | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Heavy Snow Warning | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Blowing Snow Advisory | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Freeze Warning | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Heat Advisory | 1 | 10 | 21 | 1 |
| Freezing Fog Advisory | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
How many warnings does Alaska get each year?
Every NWS warning (VTEC significance W) that covered part of Alaska. 2026 is drawn as an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 187 |
| 2025 | 207 |
| 2024 | 250 |
| 2023 | 236 |
| 2022 | 185 |
| 2021 | 230 |
| 2020 | 249 |
| 2019 | 200 |
| 2018 | 157 |
| 2017 | 207 |
| 2016 | 123 |
| 2015 | 198 |
| 2014 | 196 |
| 2013 | 234 |
| 2012 | 268 |
| 2011 | 269 |
| 2010 | 183 |
| 2009 | 327 |
| 2008 | 268 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
When in the year?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
FEMA declarations for Alaska in 2026
FEMAFire managementAugust 18, 2026
FM-5672-AK: Fire, mukluk fire
1 designated area
FEMAMajor disasterMay 29, 2026
DR-4912-AK: Flood, severe storms, flooding, and remnants of typhoon halong
1 designated area
FEMAMajor disasterApril 7, 2026
DR-4904-AK: Winter Storm, severe storm
1 designated area
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. Data as of October 11, 2026.
Recent earthquakes in Alaska
USGSM2.5October 13, 2026
M2.5 earthquake, 15 km NNE of Ridgeway, Alaska
At 2:24 p.m. UTC, October 13, 2026
USGSM3.0October 13, 2026
M3.0 earthquake, 34 km N of Skwentna, Alaska
At 8:28 a.m. UTC, October 13, 2026
USGSM2.8October 13, 2026
M2.8 earthquake, 91 km W of Akhiok, Alaska
At 6:51 a.m. UTC, October 13, 2026
USGSM2.5October 13, 2026
M2.5 earthquake, 48 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska
At 5:10 a.m. UTC, October 13, 2026
USGSM2.5October 12, 2026
M2.5 earthquake, 30 km WSW of Petersville, Alaska
At 11:35 p.m. UTC, October 12, 2026
Source: U.S. Geological Survey earthquake catalog.
Questions about Alaska's warnings
How many weather warnings does Alaska get a year?
An average of 222 NWS warnings a year in 2008-2025, and 207 in 2025.
What is the most common warning in Alaska?
The high wind warning: 54 a year on average in 2008-2025.
Where do the live warnings come from?
From the National Weather Service's alert feed (api.weather.gov), which AreaZine reads every few minutes. For a warning in force now, the NWS office page and NOAA Weather Radio are the first source; phones receive only the most dangerous warnings as Wireless Emergency Alerts.