Key facts
- Alert
- High Wind Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service offices: Anchorage AK, Fairbanks AK
- Areas
- Cordova; Anchorage; Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River; Northern Denali Borough; Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp; Delta Junction
- In effect
- until 10:00 PM AKDT, Oct 30, 2026
What the National Weather Service says
“East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.”
National Weather Service offices: Anchorage AK, Fairbanks AK, High Wind Warning, 6:39 AM AKDT Oct 30, 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, 6:39 AM AKDT Oct 30, 2026 · official alert
“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, 6:39 AM AKDT Oct 30, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Secure loose objects such as outdoor furniture, trash cans and anything else the wind could blow around or damage.
Prepare for the possibility of power outages. Charge your phones and have flashlights ready.
Use caution if you must travel. The National Weather Service advises extra care in high-profile vehicles. Stay away from trees and power lines.
Context
The warning covers Cordova, Anchorage, Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River, Northern Denali Borough, Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Delta Junction. The National Weather Service says the strongest gusts are expected in the town of Cordova, with gusts up to 65 mph at Cordova Airport.
FEMA records show 81 flood-insurance claims in the Anchorage area from 1978 to 2026. These claims count only insured properties, so they do not show all damage. One of the counties in the warning area has had a FEMA severe storm declaration that included straight-line winds, most recently on 2022-03-24.
Updates
- The National Weather Service expanded and extended the high wind warning until 10:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service expanded the high wind warning to more areas. It is in effect until 11:00 AM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service expanded and extended the high wind warning until 10:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service expanded the high wind warning to more areas. It is in effect until 11:00 AM AKDT.
- National Weather Service offices: Anchorage AK, Fairbanks AK issued the high wind warning until 10:00 PM 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
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Questions
- Is there a High Wind Warning in Cordova, Alaska?
- Yes. The National Weather Service has a High Wind Warning in effect for Cordova until 10:00 PM AKDT today. Gusts up to 75 mph are possible.
- When does the High Wind Warning end?
- The warning is in effect until 10:00 PM AKDT on Friday, October 30, 2026. The National Weather Service issued it at 6:39 AM AKDT.
- What impacts are expected from the high winds?
- The National Weather Service says the 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 30, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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