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High Wind Watch Extended for Western Arctic Coast Through Friday Afternoon

The National Weather Service has extended its high wind watch for the Western Arctic Coast, now in effect from late Wednesday night through Friday afternoon.

4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 7, 2026, 4:01 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 7, 2026, 4:18 p.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has extended its for the Western Arctic Coast, including Point Lay, Cape Lisburne, and Point Hope. The now runs from late Wednesday night, September 10, through Friday afternoon, September 11, a longer window than originally issued. Southwest winds of 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are possible. The was issued at 11:58 a.m. AKDT on September 7. Residents are advised to

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 7, 2026, 4:12 p.m. ET

    High Wind Watch Issued for Western Arctic Coast

    The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a High Wind Watch for the Western Arctic Coast, including Point Lay, Cape Lisburne, and Point Hope. The watch is in effect from 4 a.m. AKDT Thursday, September 10, through 4 p.m. AKDT Friday, September 11.

    Southwest winds of 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are possible. High winds may move loose debris, blow around unsecured objects, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.

    Residents are advised to monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

  2. Sep 7, 2026, 4:06 p.m. ET

    High Wind Watch Issued for Western Arctic Coast

    The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a High Wind Watch for the Western Arctic Coast, including Point Lay, Cape Lisburne, and Point Hope, effective from late Wednesday night, September 10, 2026, through Friday afternoon, September 11, 2026. The watch was issued at 11:58 a.m. AKDT on September 7, 2026.

    Southwest winds of 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are possible. According to the Weather Service, high winds may move loose debris, blow around unsecured objects, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.

    Residents are advised to monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

  3. Sep 7, 2026, 4:01 p.m. ETFirst report

    High Wind Watch Issued for Western Arctic Coast

    The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a High Wind Watch for the Western Arctic Coast, effective from late Wednesday night, September 10, through Friday afternoon, September 11. The watch covers Point Lay, Cape Lisburne, and Point Hope.

    Southwest winds of 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are possible. High winds may move loose debris, blow around unsecured objects, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.

    Residents are advised to monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. The watch was issued at 11:58 a.m. AKDT on September 7.

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