Bethel, AK Weather Alerts

Bethel Census Area2:56 PM AKDT60.79°N, 161.76°WElevation 3 ft

Wind Advisory

Moderate · Expected

From 4:00 PM Sun until 10:00 AM Mon·Issued 12:56 PM Sun Oct 25·NWS Anchorage AK

Wind Advisory issued October 25 at 12:56PM AKDT until October 26 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Details

What: Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

Where: Kuskokwim Delta, including Kipnuk, Kwigillingok, and Bethel.

When: From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM AKDT Monday.

Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.

Additional details: Southwest winds will become strong and gusty by this afternoon. Winds are expected to be strongest along the coast, but gusts as high as 55 mph are expected to persist inland up to Bethel. Strongest winds are expected late tonight, and winds will begin to diminish through Monday morning. However, steady southwesterly flow is expected to continue into midweek.

What to do

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Areas: Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Interior Kuskokwim Delta

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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