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High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued October 21 at 1:14PM AKDT until October 24 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Severe

What is happening

* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Aleutians East Borough, including Cold Bay and King Cove. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A storm force Bering front will bring strong southeast winds to Cold Bay and King Cove. As winds are enhanced through the southeast to northwest oriented gap, there is medium confidence (40 to 60 percent chance) of wind gusts reaching 75 mph or greater. Uncertainty remains as to the exact orientation of the winds as they move in, and if they will be enhanced by the aforementioned favored gap.

Official instructions

A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

Original message from NWS Anchorage AK. Wording is preserved from the source.

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