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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

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