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Unalaska Dept. of Public Safety
Thursday January 11th, 2024 :: 05:06 p.m. AKST

Alert

High Wind Watch in effect--Friday evening to Saturday morning

High Wind Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
354 PM AKST Thu Jan 11 2024

Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
354 PM AKST Thu Jan 11 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* 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.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Instructions:

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

Address/Location
Unalaska Dept. of Public Safety
29 Safety Way
Unalaska, AK 99685

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-581-1233

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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

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