First published Oct 20, 2026, 11:09:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 11:09:15 PM UTC

Coastal and marine hazards

Storm Warning issued October 20 at 2:45PM AKDT until October 22 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

A severe storm warning covers waters from Kiska to Attu on the Bering side, within the Southwest Alaska, Bristol Bay, Alaska Peninsula, and Aleutian Islands forecast area. The forecast includes winds up to 50 kt and seas up to 22 ft.

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Affected location: Kiska to Attu, Bering side

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The warning identifies severe marine conditions in the affected waters through October 22 at 5:00 AM AKDT.

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Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
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: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 7/10How 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 Storm Warning issued October 20 at 2:45PM AKDT until October 22 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

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