High Wind Warning Issued for Northeast Kodiak Island with Gusts Up to 75 MPH
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Northeast Kodiak Island, effective from Thursday night through early Friday morning, featuring dangerous wind gusts.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Kodiak Island
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northeast Kodiak Island.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. The warning is officially in effect from 9:00 PM AKST this evening through 5:00 AM AKST Friday, February 20.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert is limited to the northeast end of Kodiak Island.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area are urged to take the following precautions:
- Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
- Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, as travel could be difficult.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect northwest winds ranging from 30 to 50 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 75 mph. In addition to the wind, wind chill readings are expected to drop significantly, reaching between zero and 5 degrees above zero.
Timeline
Northwesterly winds are expected to strengthen throughout the day today, peaking late this evening and continuing through the overnight hours. The warning is set to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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