High Wind Warning for St Lawrence Island

Source: NOAA · St Lawrence Island, Alaska

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A High Wind Warning is in effect for St Lawrence Island until 10 PM AKDT Tuesday with northeast winds gusting to 60 mph.

The weather record, at a glance

Record type
High Wind Warning
Affected area
St Lawrence Island, Alaska
Issued
September 15, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Fairbanks AK

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Alert Details

High Wind Warning issued by NWS Fairbanks AK. Effective from 2026-09-14T19:58:00-08:00, with onset at 2026-09-14T22:00:00-08:00 and ending 2026-09-15T22:00:00-08:00.

Affected Areas

St Lawrence Island (AKZ827).

What You Should Do

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Expected Conditions

Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Winds will shift to the northwest through the day on Tuesday. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.

Timeline

Alert in effect from 10 PM AKDT Monday until 10 PM AKDT Tuesday.

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A High Wind Warning is in effect for St Lawrence Island until 10 PM AKDT Tuesday with northeast winds gusting to 60 mph.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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