First published Oct 22, 2026, 12:04:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 12:04:15 PM UTC

Strong winds

Storm Warning issued October 22 at 3:46AM AKDT until October 23 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

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NWS Anchorage issued a severe, immediate storm warning for the Kuskokwim Delta and Etolin Strait through October 23 at 5:00 PM AKDT. The coastal forecast calls for southeast winds reaching 50 kt and seas reaching 14 ft on Friday.

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Affected location: Kuskokwim Delta and Etolin Strait, Alaska

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The warning covers named Alaska coastal waters and forecasts severe winds and seas.

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Confidence: 7/10How 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: 8/10How 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 22 at 3:46AM AKDT until October 23 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

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