Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 5:04AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 6:04am
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
An unseasonably strong storm system for this time of year will
bring strong winds and gusts to Nikolski, Unalaska, and Akutan
beginning early this evening. Expect winds to quickly increase
this afternoon with sustained southeasterly winds of 20 to 35 mph
with gusts of 45 to 60 mph, becoming more southerly by Monday
morning. Winds will likely peak overnight tonight into Monday
morning before slowly diminishing through late Monday afternoon.
As the storm moves east of the area Monday evening, winds will
shift, becoming southwesterly with gusts of 35 to 45 mph likely
through Wednesday before finally winding down.
Area Description:
Unalaska and Nikolski
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK