Key facts
- Alert
- High Wind Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service offices: Fairbanks AK, Anchorage AK
- Areas
- Northern Denali Borough; Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Interior Kuskokwim Delta; Western Capes; Northern Bristol Bay Coast; Lower Yukon River; Yukon Delta Coast
- In effect
- until 4:00 AM AKDT, Oct 25, 2026
What the National Weather Service says
“High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.”
National Weather Service offices: Fairbanks AK, Anchorage AK, High Wind Warning, 11:45 PM AKDT Oct 23, 2026 · official alert
“People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.”
National Weather Service offices: Fairbanks AK, Anchorage AK, High Wind Warning, 11:45 PM AKDT Oct 23, 2026 · official alert
“Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages.”
National Weather Service offices: Fairbanks AK, Anchorage AK, High Wind Warning, 11:45 PM AKDT Oct 23, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Secure or bring in loose objects such as trash cans, patio items and anything else the wind could blow around or damage.
Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Charge phones and keep flashlights and spare batteries within reach.
Use caution if you must drive, especially in a high-profile vehicle. Stay away from trees and power lines.
The National Weather Service says gusts should begin to decrease Friday evening.
Context
FEMA records show past disaster declarations tied to storms and flooding in parts of the warned area. The most recent in the records is number 4893, dated 2025-10-22, for severe storms, flooding, and remnants of typhoon halong.
FEMA flood-insurance claims for one affected area total 45 between 1983 and 2024. That count covers only insured homes and businesses, so it understates total storm impacts.
Updates
- The high wind warning is no longer in effect.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 AM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 AM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 AM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 10:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service extended the high wind warning until 4:00 AM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 PM AKDT.
- National Weather Service offices: Anchorage AK, Fairbanks AK issued the high wind warning until 10:00 PM AKDT.
History here
This county: 45 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1983, most recent 2024.
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4893 (2025): severe storms, flooding, and remnants of typhoon halong
- DR-4730 (2023): flooding
- DR-4672 (2022): severe storm, flooding, and landslides
- DR-4667 (2022): flooding
- DR-4162 (2014): severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4050 (2011): severe winter storms and flooding
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Questions
- Is there a High Wind Warning in the Aleutians East Borough?
- Yes. The National Weather Service has a High Wind Warning in effect for the Aleutians East Borough until 10:00 PM AKDT on Friday, October 23, 2026.
- How strong will the wind get?
- Southeast winds of 35 to 50 mph are expected, with gusts up to 75 mph. The National Weather Service says winds should peak in intensity early Friday afternoon.
- When will the high winds ease?
- Wind gusts begin to decrease Friday evening, according to the National Weather Service. They are expected to drop off dramatically by early Saturday morning with the frontal passage.
Sources
- National Weather Service offices: Fairbanks AK, Anchorage AK: High Wind Warning, Oct 23, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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