“High Wind Watch until 10:00AM Saturday” from King Cove Department of Public Safety : Nixle

Tuesday October 20th, 2026 :: 01:11 p.m. AKDT

Alert

High Wind Watch until 10:00AM Saturday

* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Aleutians East Borough, including Cold Bay and King Cove.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A storm force Bering front will bring strong southeast winds to Cold Bay and King Cove. As winds are enhanced through the southeast to northwest oriented gap, there is medium confidence (40 to 60 percent chance) of wind gusts reaching 75 mph or greater.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH

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
King Cove Department of Public Safety
289 Ram's Creek Rd
King Cove, AK 99612

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-497-2210

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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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