See which Alaska regions have winter storm, high wind or coastal flood warnings today
6 activeBlizzard WarningNorthern Arctic CoastUntil Nov 13, 4:00 PM AKST
Blizzard Warning issued November 11 at 2:00PM AKST until November 13 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
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Blizzard WarningCentral Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea CoastUntil Nov 13, 4:00 PM AKST
Blizzard Warning issued November 11 at 2:00PM AKST until November 13 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
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Winter Weather AdvisoryAnchorageUntil Nov 12, 5:00 AM AKST
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 11 at 11:02PM AKST until November 12 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
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Winter Weather AdvisoryLower Matanuska Valley; Southern Susitna ValleyUntil Nov 12, 5:00 AM AKST
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 11 at 11:02PM AKST until November 12 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
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Winter Weather AdvisorySW Kenai Peninsula; NW Kenai Peninsula; Skilak LakeUntil Nov 12, 5:00 AM AKST
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 11 at 11:02PM AKST until November 12 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Alaska
Winter Weather AdvisoryWestern Arctic Coast; Northwest Arctic CoastUntil Nov 12, 4:00 PM AKST
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 11 at 2:00PM AKST until November 12 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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What to do
Steps for the hazards currently alerted in Alaska.
Get ready
Now
Check 511 for traffic, road conditions and restrictions before you leave, and share your timetable and your primary and alternate routes. In a winter storm warning, delay travel until conditions improve.
Source: NWS: Before a winter stormA wind chill warning means dangerously low wind chill is expected, which can cause frostbite and hypothermia. Avoid going outdoors if possible.
Source: NWS: Winter watches, warnings and advisories Full guide →Include a phone and charger, blankets or sleeping bags, a flashlight with extra batteries, a first aid kit, high-calorie food, extra dry clothing and a shovel. Keep the gas tank near full.
Source: NWS: Before a winter storm Full guide →Have a flashlight with extra batteries, a battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio, extra prescription medication, and food and water that need no cooking or refrigeration.
Source: NWS: Before a winter storm Full guide →
Decide
If conditions worsen
In a blizzard warning, do not travel. If travel is unavoidable, carry a winter survival kit. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle and wait for help.
Source: NWS: Winter watches, warnings and advisories Full guide →
Ride it out
During
Wear layers of loose, lightweight, warm clothing. If the heat goes out, close off unneeded rooms, stuff towels in door cracks, and eat and drink to fuel your body's heat production.
Source: NWS: During a winter storm Full guide →Stay in the vehicle and run the engine about 10 minutes each hour for heat. Open a window slightly and keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow to avoid carbon monoxide.
Source: NWS: During a winter storm Full guide →The areas most prone to frostbite are uncovered skin and the hands and feet. People exposed to extreme cold can develop hypothermia in a matter of minutes.
Source: NWS: Cold Full guide →Never use a generator inside your home or garage, even with doors and windows open. Run it only outdoors, more than 20 feet from windows, doors and vents.
Source: CDC: Carbon monoxide
Alaska counties with active weather alerts
4 counties have at least one National Weather Service alert in effect. An alert that covers several counties is counted in each.
| County | Active alerts | Warnings | Alert types |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Slope Borough | 3 | 2 | Blizzard Warning, Winter Weather Advisory |
| Anchorage Municipality | 1 | 0 | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 1 | 0 | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 1 | 0 | Winter Weather Advisory |
Counties are listed by the National Weather Service alert areas. What watches, warnings and advisories mean →
Alaska severe weather alerts by type
What each kind of alert means and where to see it for Alaska.
Alaska tornado watches and warnings
None active in Alaska right now. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible.
Alaska severe thunderstorm watches and warnings
None active in Alaska right now. A severe thunderstorm has winds of 58 mph or higher, hail 1 inch across or larger, or both.
Alaska flood watches and flash flood warnings
None active in Alaska right now. A flood watch means flooding is possible.
Alaska winter storm, ice storm, snow and blizzard warnings
6 active in Alaska right now. Winter alerts run from a watch (possible within about 48 hours) to a warning (occurring or imminent) and an advisory for less serious but still inconvenient conditions.
Alaska heat advisories and extreme heat warnings
None active in Alaska right now. A heat advisory is the lower level and an extreme heat warning the higher level; both based on the heat index.
Alaska wind advisories and high wind warnings
None active in Alaska right now. A wind advisory is for strong winds; a high wind warning is for damaging winds.
Alaska red flag warnings
None active in Alaska right now. A Red Flag Warning means dangerous fire weather is expected, usually a mix of low humidity, wind and dry fuels.
Alaska tornado history: last tornado, strongest and worst on record
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database, 1950 through 2025.
Alaska has 5 tornadoes on record, about 1 a year, and 4 of them since 2000. That ranks Alaska number 50 among the 50 states by count. None were rated EF3 or stronger. No deaths or injuries were recorded.
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
The single busiest month is June (40% of the total).
Counts use each tornado's starting state. Ratings before 2007 use the original Fujita scale. The database ends in 2025, so more recent tornadoes are not included.
Alaska flood map and flood warnings
No flood watch or warning is active in Alaska right now. Flood zones are mapped by FEMA street by street. FEMA's Flood Map Service Center lets you search an address and see its flood zone.
Alaska storm tracker: storms and events
Alaska Blizzard and Winter Storm · ended Nov 11Alaska Blizzard and Winter Storm · ended Oct 31Official sources for Alaska
Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: evacuation orders and local alertsAlaska emergency management (DMVA)FEMA: state and local emergency managementNWS Anchorage, AK: warnings and local alertsNWS Fairbanks, AK: warnings and local alertsNWS Juneau, AK: warnings and local alertsNWS safety guidesCommon questions
Is there a tornado warning, winter storm warning or other weather warning in Alaska right now?
Right now Alaska has 0 tornado alerts and 6 winter storm alerts. The most serious active alert is Blizzard Warning, in effect for Northern Arctic Coast. It is listed until Nov 13, 4:00 PM AKST. Source: National Weather Service.
Which Alaska counties have weather alerts right now?
4 Alaska counties have at least one active National Weather Service alert. The most affected: North Slope Borough (3 alerts, 2 warnings: Blizzard Warning, Winter Weather Advisory); Anchorage Municipality (1 alert: Winter Weather Advisory); Kenai Peninsula Borough (1 alert: Winter Weather Advisory). The full table is on this page and updates every 15 minutes.
When was the last tornado in Alaska, and how many have there been since 2000?
The most recent tornado in the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database for Alaska is April 19, 2024, rated EF0. The database lists 4 Alaska tornadoes since 2000 and 5 since 1950. It runs through 2025, so it does not include later tornadoes.
What is the strongest tornado in Alaska history?
By rating, the strongest in the record is November 4, 1959, rated EF0. Ratings before 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
How does Alaska rank for tornadoes among the states?
Alaska ranks 50th of 50 states by the number of tornadoes since 1950: 5 in all, about 1 a year. 0 were rated EF3 or stronger. They caused 0 deaths and 0 injuries, and the busiest year was 2004 with 2. Each tornado is counted in the state where it started.
When is tornado season in Alaska?
June is the busiest single month, with 40% of the total. Tornadoes can happen in any month.
Where do I find Alaska emergency management and National Weather Service offices?
The state agency is Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (https://ready.alaska.gov/). The National Weather Service offices that cover Alaska include NWS Anchorage, AK, NWS Fairbanks, AK, NWS Juneau, AK. Evacuation zones and orders come from your county or state emergency management office, not from this site.
Be ready in Alaska
Official-source guides for the weather Alaska sees most.
Alert data comes from the National Weather Service and is refreshed every 15 minutes.