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Tuesday March 12th, 2019 :: 04:37 a.m. AKDT

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High Wind Watch until 12:00AM Thursday

The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* LOCATION...Downtown Ketchikan, Saxman, and Mountain Point.

* WINDS...Southeast wind gusts around 60 mph possible.

* TIMING...Late Wednesday afternoon through around midnight Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Improperly moored boats may break loose. Power outages are possible. Loose objects may be blown around in the wind.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHERN INNER CHANNELS

Instructions:

A high wind watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 MPH, or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

Address/Location
A-South
7366 N Tongass Hwy
Ketchikan, AK 99901

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-225-5118

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Wind Watch

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