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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP YAKUTAT followed by your message, to 888777
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