NWS Anchorage AKHW.W 0011October 22, 2026
High Wind Warning: Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island, Interior Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes and 1 more, AK
The National Weather Service office in Anchorage issued a high wind warning for Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island, Interior Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes and 1 more in Alaska, in force until 4:00 a.m. local time on October 24. 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 21 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Anchorage AK
- Area
- Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island, Interior Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes and 1 more
- State
- Alaska
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 12:10 a.m. AKDT, October 22, 2026
- In force from
- 7:00 a.m. AKDT, October 23, 2026
- Expires
- 4:00 a.m. AKDT, October 24, 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
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...South to southeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, Western Capes, and Northern Bristol Bay Coast. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to start by 1 PM AKDT Friday for the Kuskokwim Delta, Northern Bristol Bay, Platinum, and Goodnews Bay. For the Western Capes, the strongest winds are expected near Cape Newenham, with winds for Platinum and Goodnews Bay expected to be near 60 mph. For Northern Bristol Bay, the strongest winds are expected near Togiak, while gusts up to 50 mph are expected for Dillingham. Winds are expected to steadily diminish through Saturday as the front moves inland and weakens.
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 travel.
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.