Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
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704 WWAK82 PAFC 191247 SPSALU SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK 447 AM AKDT Sat Sep 19 2026 AKZ781-200100- Aleutians East Borough- Including the cities of Sand Point, King Cove, and Akutan 447 AM AKDT Sat Sep 19 2026 ...STRONG WINDS FOR THE ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... Strong winds are expected to increase across the Aleutians East Saturday afternoon around 1 PM AKDT before diminishing Sunday morning. The strongest winds are expected from late Saturday afternoon through early Sunday morning. Sand Point: Winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Cold Bay: Winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up 60 mph. King Cove: Winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. False Pass: Winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For Cold Bay, King Cove and False Pass there is a low chance (20-30%) for isolated gusts around 70 mph possible. Strong wind gusts may make travel difficult, and could blow around unsecured outdoor objects. Metzler $$