Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
315 PM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026
AKZ836-201600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260220T2100Z/
Upper Tanana Valley-
Including the cities of Tanacross, the Alaska Highway east of MP
1392, the Taylor Highway south of MP 9, Northway, Tetlin, Tok,
the Tok Cutoff north of MP 105, and Alcan
315 PM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Upper Tanana Valley.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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CRM
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
146 PM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026
AKZ725-728-201415-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260221T0300Z/
Southern Kenai Mtns-West Prince William Sound & Whittier-
Including the cities of Chenega, Whittier, and Seward
146 PM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...North to west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected. A few isolated gusts to 70 mph are possible tonight
through early Friday morning. Wind chill readings dropping to zero
to 15 below zero by Friday morning.
* WHERE...Seward (and vicinity) and Whittier.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result. The very cold wind chills as low as 15
below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions
are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen through the day today
and peak Thursday night through Friday morning. Winds will then
very gradually diminish through Saturday. The coldest wind chill
temperatures will be Friday morning through Saturday 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
146 PM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026
AKZ731-201415-
/O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0003.260220T1000Z-260221T1500Z/
Valdez-
Including the cities of Valdez
146 PM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM AKST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...North to east winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected. A few isolated gusts to 75 mph are possible. Wind chill
readings dropping to as low as 15 below zero Friday night.
* WHERE...Valdez.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 6 AM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result. The very cold wind chills as low as 15
below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions
are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will strengthen this afternoon through
tonight, then peak during the day Friday. There is potential for a
secondary peak of winds Friday night into Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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Baines
