Occurred Nov 14, 2026, 9:31:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 15, 2026, 2:04:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 15, 2026, 2:04:15 AM UTC

Strong winds

High Wind Watch issued November 14 at 12:31PM AKST until November 17 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

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A high wind watch covers Shemya and Attu Islands, where west winds of 50–65 mph and gusts up to 80 mph are possible. The excerpt says winds could make travel difficult and asks people to monitor forecasts and warnings for updates.

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Affected location: Shemya and Attu Islands

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The watch identifies potential high winds and possible travel difficulty in the affected islands.

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Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS High Wind Watch issued November 14 at 12:31PM AKST until November 17 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

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