WWAK71 PAFC 020008

NPWAER



URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Anchorage AK

308 PM AKST Sun Feb 1 2026



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Kodiak Island Northeast-

Including the cities of Kodiak City, Port Lions, and Ouzinkie

308 PM AKST Sun Feb 1 2026



...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY 

MORNING...



* WHAT...Northeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 

  possible.



* WHERE...Kodiak Island Northeast, including the Barren Islands.



* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.



* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and 

  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong front moving north across the 

  northern Gulf of Alaska late Monday night into Tuesday morning 

  will bring strong easterly winds across Kodiak Island and the 

  Barren Islands. The strongest winds will be along the east and 

  northeast coast and areas susceptible to easterly channeled winds. 

  The strongest winds are expected by mid-morning and will diminish 

  through early afternoon. Moderate to heavy rain will also 

  accompany the front with rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches 

  possible. Higher elevations could see locally greater rainfall 

  amounts with some snow mixed in.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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