# HEADLINE
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WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT SATURDAY
# DETAILS
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WHAT
South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
WHERE
Lower Koyukuk Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, and Middle Yukon Valley.
WHEN
Until 4 PM AKDT Saturday.
IMPACTS
High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
A brief period of wet snow will quickly transition to rain Friday afternoon. Wind will increase Friday morning with peak gusts occurring between 4 PM Friday and 4AM Saturday.
ISSUED AT
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 12:52 PM AKDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
HEADER
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Lower Koyukuk Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys, Middle Yukon Valley
Including the cities of Kaltag, Galena, Nulato, Grayling, Holy Cross, Hughes, Anvik, Shageluk, Koyukuk, Ruby, and Huslia