High Wind Warning
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM HAST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West to northwest winds 45 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.
* WHERE...Central Aleutians, including Adak and Atka.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM HAST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds will develop first in Adak early Saturday morning, then spread to Atka by late morning. The strongest winds are expected during the morning hours through about midday. Winds will very gradually diminish during the afternoon and evening hours. Atka will see mostly rain from this storm system. Adak will be right on the threshold of rain and snow this afternoon through tonight, then transition to wet snow on Saturday. The combination of snow and winds will lower visibility to less than one mile at times.
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 Adak, Alaska
100 Mechanic Rd
Adak, AK 99546
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-592-4500
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP ADAK 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