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weather NWS severe Sledge Island to Wales out to 15 NM October 22, 2026 at 11:49 PM

Storm Warning

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one- third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

.TONIGHT...S winds 25 kt becoming SE 40 kt. Seas 5 ft building to 9 ft. .FRI...SE winds 45 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain and snow. .FRI NIGHT...S winds 45 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain. .SAT...S winds 40 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...S winds 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain. .SUN...S winds 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain. .SUN NIGHT...S winds 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain. .MON...S winds 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. .TUE...S winds 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.

Severe weather in Sledge Island to Wales out to 15 NM brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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