High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
243 PM AKDT Thu Oct 29 2026
AKZ849-301500-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-261031T1500Z/
Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp-
Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, and the
Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259
243 PM AKDT Thu Oct 29 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are likely late Thursday
night into Friday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
243 PM AKDT Thu Oct 29 2026
AKZ847-301300-
/O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0020.261030T0000Z-261030T1300Z/
Northern Denali Borough-
Including the cities of Healy, the Parks Highway from MP 237 to
MP 288, Kantishna, Denali National Park, and Anderson
243 PM AKDT Thu Oct 29 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Windy Pass.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are likely late Thursday
night into Friday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
134 PM AKDT Thu Oct 29 2026
AKZ787-301400-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-261031T0000Z/
Atka and Adak-
Including the cities of
134 PM AKDT Thu Oct 29 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.
* WHERE...Atka and Adak.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds out of the west-southwest. Wind
gusts may diminish this evening into tonight. A second round of
strong northwesterly wind gusts is expected late tonight through
Friday afternoon before finally diminishing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread
power outages.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1044 AM AKDT Thu Oct 29 2026
AKZ702-301500-
/O.UPG.PAFC.WI.Y.0032.261029T2300Z-261030T0900Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.HW.W.0013.261029T2300Z-261030T1900Z/
Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River-
Including the cities of Indian, Anchorage Hillside, and Upper Eagle
River
1044 AM AKDT Thu Oct 29 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM AKDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 60 to 75 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River Hillsides, mainly above 1000 feet
elevation. Strongest gusts will likely be in the Bear Valley,
Potter Creek, and Rabbit Creek areas.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 AM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds begin increasing early this afternoon,
but the strongest winds are expected from about 6 PM this evening
through about 6 AM early tomorrow morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of power outages.
Use caution if you must travel.
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KC
