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 the Pribilof Islands beginning
late this evening. Expect winds to quickly increase late this
afternoon with sustained easterly winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts
of 45 to 60 mph, becoming more northeasterly by Monday evening.
Snow or rain/snow may produce areas of blowing snow at times
overnight tonight. 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