High Wind Warning Issued for Seward and Southern Kenai Mountains
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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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NWS Anchorage has issued a High Wind Warning for Seward and the Southern Kenai Mountains, with gusts up to 75 mph and dangerous wind chills expected.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Kenai Mountains, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage AK
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Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Kenai Mountains, Alaska.
High Wind Warning Issued for Seward and Southern Kenai Mountains
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a High Wind Warning for the Southern Kenai Mountains. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event with likely certainty.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Seward and the surrounding vicinity in the Southern Kenai Mountains (AKZ725).
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: North winds of 30 to 50 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 65 mph. Isolated gusts may reach as high as 75 mph.
- Temperature: Wind chills are forecast to drop to between 10 below and 15 below zero on Wednesday morning.
- Hazards: High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel is expected to be difficult. Extreme wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from midnight Tuesday night to midnight AKST Wednesday night. Northerly winds will rapidly strengthen Tuesday afternoon and evening, peaking Tuesday night through Wednesday. Winds are expected to slowly diminish Wednesday night through Thursday.
What You Should Do
Residents 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 during this period. Ensure you have adequate protection against the cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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