Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 1:40PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 2:40pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
An unseasonably strong storm system for this time of year will
bring strong winds and gusts to the Pribilof Islands beginning
late Sunday evening. Expect winds to quickly increase late Sunday
afternoon with sustained easterly winds of 20 to 35 mph with
gusts of 45 to 60 mph, becoming more northeasterly by Monday
evening. Winds will likely peak early Monday morning before
slowly diminishing through late Monday evening. As the storm
moves east of the area Monday evening, winds will shift, becoming
northwesterly with gusts of 35 to 45 mph likely through Wednesday
before finally winding down.
Area Description:
Pribilof Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK