High Wind Warning until 05:00AM Sunday
* WHAT...Southeast winds 55 to 65 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.
* WHERE...Western Aleutians.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low will push a front across the western Aleutians, bringing southerly winds and heavy rain. Winds will peak two separate times with the passage of this low. The first peak will occur tonight with the arrival of the front. Winds diminish to gale force on Sunday morning, before a second round of high winds on Sunday evening. Winds with the second round are not expected to exceed 75 mph at this time.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WESTERN ALEUTIANS
Instructions:
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 drive.
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:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Warning