NWS Anchorage AKHW.W 0011October 22, 2026
High Wind Warning: Aleutians East Borough, AK
The National Weather Service office in Anchorage issued a high wind warning for Aleutians East Borough in Alaska, in force until 10:00 p.m. local time on October 23. It was the 11th high wind warning the NWS office in Anchorage issued in 2026. Alaska had 8 high wind warnings in October 2026, against 8 in an average October of 2008-2025 (Alaska's high wind warnings by year).
Warning
In force for 24 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Anchorage AK
- Area
- Aleutians East Borough
- State
- Alaska
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 3:54 p.m. AKDT, October 22, 2026
- In force from
- 10:00 p.m. AKDT, October 22, 2026
- Expires
- 10:00 p.m. AKDT, October 23, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- PAFC HW.W 0011
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
High Wind Warnings in Alaska since 2008Every warning type in Alaska
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. AreaZine rebuilds this page from the agency's record; the agency's page is the one to act on. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.
The notice as issued
* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Aleutians East Borough. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to steadily increase out of the south-southeast mid morning on Friday and are on track to peak in intensity early Friday afternoon with gusts expected to reach 75 mph. Wind gusts begin to decrease Friday evening, and dramatically drop off by early Saturday morning with the frontal passage.
What the agency told people to do
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.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.