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A-South
Wednesday September 29th, 2021 :: 05:20 a.m. AKDT

Community

High Wind Watch until 12:00PM Saturday

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...The northeast Gulf Coast, the Eastern Gulf Coast, the southeast Gulf Coast, and portions of the southern Inner Channels, including Ketchikan, Sitka, Yakutat, Pelican, Elfin Cove, Port Alexander, Hydaburg, Craig, Metlakatla, Thorne Bay, Hollis, Edna Bay, among other communities.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation and marine transportation could be impacted.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CAPE FAIRWEATHER TO CAPE SUCKLING COASTAL AREA ... SALISBURY SOUND TO CAPE FAIRWEATHER COASTAL AREA ... CAPE DECISION TO SALISBURY SOUND COASTAL AREA ... DIXON ENTRANCE TO CAPE DECISION COASTAL AREA ... SOUTHERN INNER CHANNELS

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

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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