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Wind Advisory
Issued: 10:26 AM Oct. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM
AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeasterly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will increase from west to east
this morning. Winds begin diminishing for Mekoryuk by late this
afternoon, and for coastal communities north of Kipnuk by late this
evening. However, coastal communities from Kipnuk east and south to
Quinhagak will likely see gusty winds persist through Friday
afternoon as the front stalls overhead.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose objects and use caution when traveling.

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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 7:59 PM Oct. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 3 PM
AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Water levels as high as 1.0 to 2.0 feet above the normal
highest tide line. The highest water levels in Kwigillingok and
Kongiganak.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM Friday.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low lying areas. Coastal
erosion is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong south winds will push water toward
the coast, resulting in elevated water levels and large surf.
The greatest impacts are expected around the times of three high
tide cycles between 8 AM and 11 AM Thursday, 9 PM and 3 AM
Friday and 8 AM and 11 AM Friday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Precautions should be taken to protect property.

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