High Wind Watch until 12:00PM Saturday
* WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.
* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A deepening North Pacific low is forecast to lift across the Eastern Aleutians Friday night into Saturday. North to northwesterly winds on the backside of the low have the potential to gust up to 75 mph. Expect winds to increase from west to east Friday night, with Nikolski to experience the strongest winds initially. Gusty conditions will then taper off in a similar fashion from west to east later on Saturday morning with Akutan to experience the tail-end of enhanced winds.
* AFFECTED AREAS: EASTERN 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