High Wind Watch until 05:00PM Thursday
* WHAT...South winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible.
* WHERE...Central Aleutians.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Confidence continues to increase with regard to a strong North Pacific low lifting northward into the Western Bering Sea and pushing its front eastward through Wednesday. Storm-force winds will accompany the front along with hurricane-force gusts. The highest winds are expected to be Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning with southeasterly winds shifting to the southwest through the event. Winds should begin to slowly diminish Thursday afternoon and evening as the storm weakens.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CENTRAL ALEUTIANS
Instructions:
A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
Address/Location
City of Saint Paul, Alaska
100 Gorbatch
Saint Paul, AK 99660
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-546-3130
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SAINTPAUL followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Watch