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Weather Alerts by State
Data updated Oct 27, 2026 · 6:12 AM EDT
Alaska Weather Alerts Today
Active watches, warnings and advisories from the National Weather Service
Active Alerts
13
Alaska
Severe / Extreme
1
Highest-risk alerts
Most Common
High Surf Advisory
7 active
Snapshot
The National Weather Service has 13 active alerts for Alaska, including 7 High Surf Advisorys, 3 Wind Advisorys, 1 High Wind Warning. Highest priority: High Wind Warning issued October 26 at 12:30PM AKDT until October 27 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK.
Active Alerts
High Wind WarningSevere
High Wind Warning issued October 26 at 12:30PM AKDT until October 27 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Areas: Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast; St Lawrence Island
Until: Tue, Oct 27 8:00 PM EDT
What to do: People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Winter Weather AdvisoryModerate
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 26 at 9:53PM AKDT until October 27 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Areas: Dalton Highway Summits; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Fortymile Country; Upper Chena River Valley
Until: Tue, Oct 27 8:00 AM EDT
What to do: Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.
Wind AdvisoryModerate
Wind Advisory issued October 26 at 9:53PM AKDT until October 27 at 8:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Areas: Municipality of Skagway
Until: Wed, Oct 28 12:00 AM EDT
What to do: Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Wind AdvisoryModerate
Wind Advisory issued October 26 at 5:02PM AKDT until October 28 at 12:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Areas: Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
Until: Wed, Oct 28 4:00 AM EDT
What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Wind AdvisoryModerate
Wind Advisory issued October 26 at 11:21AM AKDT until October 29 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Areas: Northern Denali Borough; Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp
Until: Thu, Oct 29 11:00 AM EDT
What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
High Surf AdvisoryMinor
High Surf Advisory issued October 26 at 1:38PM AKDT until October 28 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Areas: Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast
Until: Wed, Oct 28 8:00 AM EDT
What to do: Precautions should be taken to protect property.
High Surf AdvisoryMinor
High Surf Advisory issued October 26 at 1:38PM AKDT until October 28 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Areas: Baldwin Peninsula; Northern Seward Peninsula
Until: Wed, Oct 28 8:00 AM EDT
What to do: Precautions should be taken to protect property.
High Surf AdvisoryMinor
High Surf Advisory issued October 26 at 1:38PM AKDT until October 28 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Areas: Southern Seward Peninsula Coast
Until: Wed, Oct 28 8:00 AM EDT
What to do: Precautions should be taken to protect property.
High Surf AdvisoryMinor
High Surf Advisory issued October 26 at 1:38PM AKDT until October 28 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Areas: Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills
Until: Wed, Oct 28 8:00 AM EDT
What to do: Precautions should be taken to protect property.
High Surf AdvisoryMinor
High Surf Advisory issued October 26 at 1:38PM AKDT until October 28 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Areas: Kivalina and Red Dog Dock
Until: Wed, Oct 28 8:00 AM EDT
What to do: Precautions should be taken to protect property.
High Surf AdvisoryMinor
High Surf Advisory issued October 26 at 1:38PM AKDT until October 28 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Areas: Yukon Delta Coast
Until: Wed, Oct 28 8:00 AM EDT
What to do: Precautions should be taken to protect property.
High Surf AdvisoryMinor
High Surf Advisory issued October 26 at 12:00PM AKDT until October 28 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Areas: Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
Until: Wed, Oct 28 2:00 PM EDT
What to do: Precautions should be taken to protect property.
Hydrologic OutlookUnknown
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 26 at 10:59AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Areas: Southern Seward Peninsula Coast; Interior Seward Peninsula
Until: Tue, Oct 27 11:00 AM EDT
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Are there any weather warnings in Alaska right now?
Yes — 13 active alert(s) as of October 27, 9:12 PM EDT.
What is the difference between a watch and a warning?
A watch means conditions are favorable for a hazard to develop; a warning means the hazard is occurring or imminent and you should take action now.
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