Key facts
- Alert
- High Wind Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service offices: Anchorage AK, Fairbanks AK
- Areas
- Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River; Atka and Adak; Northern Denali Borough; Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp
- In effect
- until 11:00 AM AKDT, Oct 30, 2026
What the National Weather Service says
“People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.”
National Weather Service offices: Anchorage AK, Fairbanks AK, High Wind Warning, 10:44 AM AKDT Oct 29, 2026 · official alert
“Prepare for the possibility of power outages.”
National Weather Service offices: Anchorage AK, Fairbanks AK, High Wind Warning, 10:44 AM AKDT Oct 29, 2026 · official alert
“High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.”
National Weather Service offices: Anchorage AK, Fairbanks AK, High Wind Warning, 10:44 AM AKDT Oct 29, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Secure loose objects outside, such as patio items, trash cans and anything else the wind could blow around or damage.
Prepare for the possibility of power outages. Charge phones and keep flashlights and batteries within reach.
Use caution if you must travel. Drivers of high-profile vehicles should take extra care. Stay away from trees and power lines.
Context
The warning covers Anchorage Hillside and Eagle River, Atka and Adak, the Northern Denali Borough, and the Eastern Alaska Range north of Trims Camp. The National Weather Service says the strongest winds are expected from about 6 PM this evening through about 6 AM early tomorrow morning.
FEMA records show past disaster declarations for severe storms in some of these areas, including a 2022 severe winter storm and straight-line winds declaration. FEMA flood-insurance claims for one area total 81 since 1978, and they count only insured properties, so they do not show all storm damage.
Updates
- National Weather Service offices: Anchorage AK, Fairbanks AK issued the high wind warning until 11:00 AM AKDT.
History here
This county: 81 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4413 (2019): earthquake
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4893 (2025): severe storms, flooding, and remnants of typhoon halong
- DR-4672 (2022): severe storm, flooding, and landslides
- DR-4257 (2016): severe storm
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
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Questions
- Is there a High Wind Warning in Anchorage, Alaska?
- Yes. The National Weather Service has a High Wind Warning for the Anchorage and Eagle River Hillsides, mainly above 1000 feet elevation, from 3 PM Thursday to 11 AM AKDT Friday.
- How strong will the winds be?
- Southeast winds of 30 to 45 mph are expected, with gusts of 60 to 75 mph. The strongest gusts will likely be in the Bear Valley, Potter Creek and Rabbit Creek areas.
- What impacts does the National Weather Service expect?
- High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.
Sources
- National Weather Service offices: Anchorage AK, Fairbanks AK: High Wind Warning, Oct 29, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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