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Yakutat Borough Police Department
Tuesday December 22nd, 2020 :: 05:48 a.m. AKST

Alert

High Wind Warning until 06:00AM Wednesday

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Northeast and Eastern Gulf Coast including Sitka, Yakutat, Port Alexander, Elfin Cove, and Pelican.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult. Loose objects, including outdoor holiday decorations could be blown around in the wind.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High wind gusts could occur anytime during the warning period. However, the highest likelihood of occurrence is late in the evening through 5 AM Wednesday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CAPE FAIRWEATHER TO CAPE SUCKLING COASTAL AREA ... SALISBURY SOUND TO CAPE FAIRWEATHER COASTAL AREA ... CAPE DECISION TO SALISBURY SOUND COASTAL AREA

Instructions:

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive.

Address/Location
Yakutat Borough Police Department
609 Forest Hwy No 10
Yakutat, AK 99689

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-784-3206

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Wind Warning

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